Intelligence Multipliers: Tapping Into Every Company’s Underutilized Resource…
July 20, 2010
By Liz Wiseman for ChangeThis.com.
Multipliers liberate people from the inherently oppressive forces within corporate hierarchy. They liberate people to think, to speak, and to act with reason. They create an environment where the best ideas surface and where people do their best work. Multipliers liberate people from the intimidation of hierarchical organizations and the domination of tyrannical leaders. They create intelligence around them, and they release it into the organization so it can be freely utilized at its highest point of contribution. They create an environment where ideas can be heard and where intelligence can be given, grown, and stretched through challenge. They give people permission to think.
These Multipliers create genius everywhere and they make everyone smarter and more capable…keep reading!
Watch out HR departments…
July 5, 2010
Given that quite a number of these want-to-be “free agent consultants” gravitate to the likes of a Corporate Talent Agent like aCE talentNET, you now know where to come looking for them… this comment is based on a most interesting article in TheAge.com this morning, and it starts like this:
EMPLOYERS, beware. Your employees have extremely itchy feet.
According to a survey released in advance of employment figures expected to show another hefty rise in the number of new jobs on offer, an astonishing one-third of Australian workers are planning to switch jobs.
The finding by the management consulting firm Hay Group backs up a separate finding by Drake International that an astounding 50 per cent of Australian workers are thinking about changing jobs, with 25 per cent planning to do it.
”It’s payback,”
best you read on…
Companies must segment and target their value propositions to influence and attract the best talents…
June 23, 2010
- Global Survey Findings - from Employer Brand International
Influencing candidates to join your company will require a targeted recruitment strategy and communications approach according to a wide-ranging new survey from Employer Brand International. The ‘Influencers of Employment Choice Global Research Study’ surveyed more than 400 employees worldwide on what influences their employment choice. The survey found there was a high degree of variation by region, gender, age, organisation type, position levels and employment tenure across fifteen employment attributes such as leadership, communications, work environment and corporate social responsibility. The findings provide a wakeup call for organisations currently relying on a one-size-fits-all approach to recruiting talent.
Employer Brand International CEO, Brett Minchington said, “The research findings come at a critical time as organisations adapt to the ‘new normal’ where the cost of a bad hire will impact companies more than ever before. Recruitment dollars are very tight and the days of throwing large amounts at marketing campaigns that fail to communicate the company’s value proposition(s) are over.”
The study found if you want to influence women in their employment choice you need to communicate flexible working patterns and a friendly working environment. Compared to men, flexible working patterns are six times more likely to influence women in their employment choice. The opportunity to work with thought leaders, an organisation with a culture of innovation and a clearly defined mission have a stronger influence on employment choice for males.
The research shows employees in private companies can be influenced to join companies who value leadership, reward for performance and a global perspective in their work much more than not-for-profit and government sector employees. On the other hand, government employees are more influenced in their employment choice by companies that offer flexible work patterns and who can demonstrate an authentic approach towards corporate social responsibility.
Entry level and administration staff are more influenced by a value proposition that promotes work work-life balance - hence the importance of flexibility, work environment and career development for this group. Senior management and executives look more at the type of company you are, and can be influenced in their employment choice by companies which promote the opportunity to work with thought leaders and companies who promote a culture of innovation, a clearly define mission and high levels of customer service.
Other key findings of the global survey include:
* An employer who offers flexible work patterns is four times likely to influence the employment choice of Australians and USA/Canadians compared to Asian employees.
* Being rewarded for performance decreases in strength of influence of employment choice as age increases.
* Working for a company that provides a high level of customer service increases in influence of employment choice as age increases. It is nearly 5 times as strong an influence for 50+ years compared to 18-29 years.
* A friendly working environment is also a stronger influencer of employment choice for younger age groups and declines with age (nearly 3 times stronger for 18-29 years compared to 50+ years).
* The opportunity to work with thought leaders is nearly twice as strong an influencer of employment choice for employees in the private sector compared to government.
* Working for a company with inspiring leadership is three times a stronger influence for employees in the private sector compared to not-for-profit and government employees.
* Executives are less influenced by employment offers promoting a clearly defined career path than colleagues lower in the hierarchy.
The results of the research will assist to inform and guide organisations in their talent attraction and retention practices. Every dollar spent on recruitment communications is valuable these days and it pays to have a segmented and targeted approach,” Minchington said.
About Employer Brand International (EBI)
EBI provides research, guidance and thought leadership in employer branding including strategic consulting, events/training, publications, research and think-tanks. EBI’s expert services are provided through an international network of expert employer brand Senior Associates. EBI’s Global Advisory Board consists of leading corporate professionals and academics from around the world.
The Four-Letter Word That Makes You and Your Work Irresistible…
June 4, 2010
For ChangeThis.com By Mark Sanborn
Some years ago I wrote a book about an extraordinary individual who loves his work. My editor at the time deleted the word love every place I used it. Instead, he suggested using the phrase ‘generosity of spirit.’
‘Why not love?’ I inquired.
‘Because the word love freaks out businesspeople,’ he responded.
Do you agree? read on…
Get a Life, and the Future of Careers…
April 11, 2010
By Paula Caligiuri, Ph.D. for ChangeThis.com
With the downturn in the economy, the elimination of jobs, and the increased desire for work-life balance, people are looking for more stability, greater fulfillment, and increased satisfaction from work. Unfortunately, most people are still operating with an old set of career rules that no longer apply to today’s employment reality.
Now is the time to take control of your career destiny so you can enjoy greater work-life balance, security fulfillment and satisfaction. The secret lies in understanding the new employment reality and rewriting the rules of what a career can be.
