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The Tension Between Technology And Engagement In The Workplace

By gothamCulture

Published at December 6, 2016January 20, 2017 In Category Blog Tags: Employee Engagement, Talent Management

Employee engagement has had quite a run in the spotlight and many organizations are intent on cracking the code to develop and sustain high levels of engagement that, in turn, drive other business performance outcomes.

Research suggests a direct connection between engaged employees and a variety of performance outcomes, including productivity, profitability, reduced turnover, and customer experience. Yet, sites like Gallup continue to report that only one-third of the global workforce is engaged at work.

There are multiple theories as to why employees may disengage with their employers, but my recent conversation with Mike Ettling, president of SAP SuccessFactors, shed light on a technological factor that I hadn’t previously considered.

Can’t We All Just Learn to Disagree? A Post-Election Reflection on Healthy Conflict

By gothamCulture

Published at December 1, 2016June 12, 2024 In Category Blog Tags: Employee Engagement, Leadership

In the wake of the election, we are all trying to figure out how to move forward. We’re trying to learn the lessons that one of the most divisive political campaigns in history has taught us. We are struggling to bridge what feels like an ever-widening chasm between two very separate American publics.

How Technology Empowers Your Talent Management Strategy

By gothamCulture

Published at November 29, 2016June 12, 2024 In Category Blog Tags: Talent Management

I thought I’d struck pay dirt when I landed my first internship in college. I was interning in the Human Resources department of a trucking company and I felt like I’d finally arrived.

My responsibilities included sitting alone in an office all day, screening resumes for truck drivers and forklift operators, conducting phone screenings, and setting up in-person interviews if candidates met certain criteria. Spending countless hours alone in a room with stacks of applications, a computer, and a telephone made me appreciate the effort it takes to find the right talent to move an organization forward.

Looking back twenty years later, it’s astonishing how things have changed and how—in some ways—they’ve stayed the same. Technology has evolved through several evolutions over the last two decades, and those paper job applications are a thing of the past.

Can Artificial Intelligence Unlock Our Full Potential At Work?

By gothamCulture

Published at November 23, 2016November 23, 2016 In Category Blog Tags: Leadership, Process Improvement

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They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But that would be a wild mistake if applied to this circumstance. If you’re a business leader or entrepreneur intent on staying competitive in the years to come, you’d best pay close attention.

Are You at Work on Your Own Planet? Or, How Empowered Are Your People?

By gothamCulture

Published at November 17, 2016June 12, 2024 In Category Blog Tags: Employee Engagement, Leadership, Talent Management

Sol 17 – I woke up today with a killer headache, alone in an unknown place, with a book full of instructions on what to do next. The worst thing is, I have no idea who I am.

Sol 19 – Major breakthrough today. I remember, my name is Susan. I work here. Unfortunately, I don’t remember where “here” is.

The War For Talent Is A Myth And Here’s Why

By gothamCulture

Published at November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 In Category Blog Tags: Leadership, Talent Management

The “war for talent” has been raging for years. Companies are doing whatever they can to attract and retain the highest caliber workforce possible in our fast-moving and hypercompetitive business environment.

But some leaders in the talent space, like Mike Ettling, president of SAP SuccessFactors, don’t buy into the “war for talent” narrative, suggesting that we have created this pervasive belief through the influence of our own biases.

Clash Your Way Towards Psychological Safety (and Innovation)

By gothamCulture

Published at November 10, 2016November 15, 2016 In Category Blog Tags: Employee Engagement, Org Culture, Talent Management

In our quickly expanding, technologically reliant world, uncertainty and interdependence are far more common now than, say, 30 years ago. This rapid change has given way to agile organization structures, functioning in more democratic or flat ways. Frameworks (i.e. Scrum, XP, Lean) have aided these sort of initiatives, and the need for them has become increasingly more relevant.

Responsible Data Consumption: How to Know Enough Not to Be Dangerous

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Published at November 3, 2016November 2, 2016 In Category Blog Tags: Data

Responsible Data Consumption: How to Know Enough Not to Be Dangerous

No matter where you sit in your organization, you can’t escape the push to use data to inform your next steps and strategy, nor should you. The amount of data available at your fingertips may vary, but I’d bet dollars to donuts that you have enough to help you improve decision-making, both for yourself and your organization.

“But I’m not a trained researcher, or a data scientist, or a….” I hear you begin to clamber.

Luckily, you don’t need letters after your name to be a smart consumer of data and findings. You only need patience and confidence as you thoughtfully consider the information in front of you. Remember that while you may not be a statistical wizard, you do bring your own flavor of insight and expertise to the table.

Five Things Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About DevOps

By gothamCulture

Published at November 1, 2016June 12, 2024 In Category Blog Tags: DevOps, Startups

Five Things Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About DevOps

I know there are many entrepreneurs out there who aren’t funded to the gills. They’re no strangers to making every penny count toward realizing their vision. And if you can relate to this in any way, you’re probably like me— forever working to find ways to maximize efficiency and to deliver more value to your customers.

Whether eliminating waste in your processes or improving the user experience of your website, the entrepreneur is constantly striving to maximize value. Here’s a little secret: The tech world is making some really interesting strides in this effort, and they call it DevOps.

6 Secrets to Creating a Culture of Open Dialogue

By gothamCulture

Published at October 26, 2016May 10, 2024 In Category Blog Tags: Employee Engagement, Org Culture, Talent Management

6 Secrets to Creating a Culture of Open Dialogue

Guest article written by Kelly Andrews

We all talk, but do we really say much? Perhaps it’s that conversation by the water cooler, the whispering of the coworker across the cube, or better yet, the post on social media that tells more about your company than the values uttered every week during team meetings.