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3Sixty Insights #HRTechChat Podcast with Andy Storch and Larry McAlister on Building Resilience and Taking Ownership: The Keys to a Fulfilling Career

#HRTechChat Podcast with Andy Storch and Larry McAlister on Building Resilience and Taking Ownership: The Keys to a Fulfilling Career

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Are you someone who dreams of a fulfilling career, but feels bogged down by challenges and setbacks? Do you feel like you’re constantly pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone, without seeing the results you want? If so, you’re not alone. But the good news is that there are ways to build resilience and overcome the obstacles that stand in your way. As someone who is passionate about career development, I’ve seen firsthand how a resilient mindset can help people achieve their goals. It’s not just about bouncing back from failures or setbacks, although that’s certainly important. It’s also about having the right mindset, one that is open to growth, learning, and taking ownership of your career. This is especially important in today’s fast-paced and […]

Good Managers Are Key to Successful Talent Management

The Human Element: Why Good Managers Are Key to Successful Talent Management Technology Adoptions

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If you attended #UnleashAmerica this year, you witnessed that talent management technology has come a long way over the past few years. With advances in AI and machine learning, HR technology is more sophisticated than ever before, offering a wide range of solutions to help companies manage their talent more effectively and empathetically. But despite all these technological advancements, there is still one thing that matters more than anything else: the quality of your managers. As in a recent conversation Adam Hickman, Vice President of Learning, Org Development, and Cast Members at Partners, a Walt Disney Company, aptly put it, “You could have the best technology in the world. If you’ve got the worst managers running it, it doesn’t make a difference.” The importance of […]

3Sixty Insights’ #HRTechChat with Swati Jain on the Right Mindset for a Successful Career

#HRTechChat with Swati Jain on the Right Mindset for a Successful Career

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Building a successful career requires the right mindset, skills, and strategies to navigate the changing job market. In this conversation with Swati Jain, a transformational advisor and leadership coach, she shared her experience of building her professional journey, highlighting the importance of building career resilience, self-discovery, and a deep understanding of one’s strengths and weaknesses. She emphasized that hard and soft skills are crucial but not the only focus for career success. Rather, she recommended three key strategies to build career agility, take risks, and network effectively. And, that is what we dive into in the podcast. https://www.getreempowered.com/ Our #HRTechChat Series is also available as a podcast on the following platforms: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3sixty-insights/id1555291436?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0eZJI1FqM3joDA8uLc05zz Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/3sixty-insights SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-965220588 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aDtrRPYoCIrnkeOYZRpAQ/ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-3sixty-insights-78293678/ Google […]

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The Potential and Pitfalls of AI in HR: Ensuring Fairness and Transparency in Employment Decisions

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The use of AI in HR technology is a rapidly growing field, and as the #IAMPHENOM conversation with Keith Sonderling, Commissioner at the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), demonstrated, it’s essential to ensure that we use it in the right way and for the right purposes. The implementation of AI in the workplace should not only focus on enhancing productivity and reducing errors, but also on promoting transparency and fairness in employment decisions. Here are my top three takeaways from that conversation: 1. Making the process more transparent: One of the most significant concerns surrounding AI is the potential for bias in algorithms. However, rather than being daunted by the inner workings of these algorithms, we should focus on what we know – […]

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Research Note: Gloat Supports Organizations Through Transition to Talent Transformation

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What You Need to Know 3Sixty Insights has written previously of the critical role development opportunities play in the employee experience. We have also established that employee experience must be a priority for any employer wishing to remain competitive in this job market which constantly threatens to lure top talent away. Let us take it as fact, then, that employee development is essential for a business’s growth: There can be no hope of growth without reasonable retention. Likewise, it is becoming clear that there can be no true growth without workforce agility, a concept which was advanced prior to the COVID-19 pandemic but has taken on a new meaning in its wake. In an agile workforce, employees’ skills and capabilities are both cultivated for growth […]

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Research Abstract: Building a Resilient Future of Work – The Crucial Role of Technology in Promoting Employee Career Resilience

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We at 3Sixty Insights are committed to understanding how technology is shaping the future of work and how it is promoting employee career resilience. We believe that HR technology vendors like yourselves play a crucial role in this process. We are inviting you to brief us on how your technology solutions are helping to build the future of work by promoting employee career resilience. We are interested in learning about the benefits of your technology in helping employees adapt to change and how it provides access to on-demand coaching and development resources. We also want to hear about how your technology fosters a sense of community and support through technology. We believe that balancing digital solutions with face-to-face interactions is critical to ensuring that employees’ […]

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Analyst Insight: Making the Decision to Restructure Your Organization Can Be Difficult, but With the Help of Today’s Technology It Doesn’t Have to Be Risky

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Restructuring efforts are never easy, but they are often necessary in order for organizations to remain competitive in today’s marketplaces.  “Why are we doing restructuring exactly like we did in 2008?” asked Steve Hunt, chief expert for work technology at SAP and author of bestselling book, “Talent Tectonics.”  He and I were talking about talent trends, and this topic came up. We both felt frustrated with how outdated the process of restructuring seemed in light of advancements in technology.  Clearly, something needed to be done — we needed to challenge the way it has been done and share ideas that could lead to improved restructuring strategies. It ultimately led us to teasing out our ideas in a podcast (3Sixty Insights #HRTechChat with Steve Hunt), facilitating […]

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Research Agenda: The 3Sixty Insights Talent Management Research Themes for 2023

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Since engaging with the HR technology space as a research analyst, I have had many eye-opening conversations with solution providers and human resource leaders alike. These exchanges opened my mind to new ideas and ways of thinking, resulting in an increased enthusiasm for this subject. I want to help our community challenge the status quo and discard practices that are no longer fit for purpose. This revised agenda has evolved through those conversations and hopefully you will see a greater curiosity on challenges and solutions. Advances in technology are revolutionizing the way we work by enabling people to be more efficient, effective and successful in ways that were not possible before (3Sixty Insights Blog – “How can business find the right balance between empathy and […]

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#HRTechChat: How Maji Tharpe is challenging the status quo

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March 8th marks International Women’s Day and a special opportunity for organizations to celebrate the contributions of their female employees. This is an especially important day to me because it is about empowering women in the workplace. So this year on International Women’s Day, let’s take some time to recognize our hardworking women and find new ways to challenge the status quo. Celebrating with me today is Maji Tharpe from University of Illinois’ Discovery Partners Institute, and she is doing everything she can to diversify the tech ecosystem in the state of Illinois by disrupting the internship model.  We met at the virtual HR Tech Conference, and instantly hit it off!  We both operate in the cross section of HR Tech, succession planning, upskilling and […]

Career Resilience

Why Career Resilience Matters; and What You Can Do About It

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With the “layoff” headlines circulating, it seems as though everyone has shifted into maximum tactical mode. Our priorities concerning talent have suddenly shifted from an emphasis on growth to cutting back. HR teams are focused on retention for now, but the atmosphere certainly feels considerably different than normal—don’t you agree? That was the beginning of a recent conversation I had with Larry McAlister, founder of The Corporate Humanist Consultancy and #1 international bestselling author of “The Power to Transform – A Field Guide to Building a Human-Centered, Tech-Enabled Work Culture.”  We asked each other, how do we rebuild trust and where do you start rebuilding it?  It was the moment we started talking about career resilience, growth mindset, and using advances in work technology to […]

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Anatomy of a Decision: Refresh Your L&D Infrastructure With Go1’s Comprehensive Content Library

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What You Need To Know Learning and development (L&D) is an integral part of any organization. It helps employees develop new skills, become better at their jobs, and remain competitive in the ever-evolving business landscape. As such, it is important for organizations to refresh their L&D infrastructure with new tools and technologies that can help them maximize the impact of learning initiatives. A few basic refresh opportunities include: Adopting New Technologies – Today, there are many tools and platforms that can help you deliver more effective and engaging learning experiences. For example, virtual reality (VR) technology can be used to create immersive learning experiences. And artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to identify potential areas for improvement and provide personalized learning paths for each employee. […]

How to Effectively Debate Investment in HR Priorities with Your CFO

How to Effectively Debate Investment in HR Priorities with Your CFO

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Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) have always been a friend of mine. Early in my career, I was the human resources business partner supporting the CFO at a global software development company with around 5,000 employees.  My role was partnering with the CFO and the leadership team, aligning around the business strategy, and leveraging the workforce to deliver on that strategy.  That included everything from recruiting, developing, and retaining talent. I worked on some very cool business priorities – restructuring to financial centers of excellence and transforming the business with technology.  What I learned from that experience is how to effectively negotiate for investment in talent strategies within the construct of the budget dollars and business strategy.  Thankful for that experience! Now as an industry analyst, […]

#HRTechChat with James Brogan CEO and Co-Founder of PepTalk

#HRTechChat with James Brogan CEO and Co-Founder of PepTalk

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What does it feel like to be part of a high performing team? It’s an intangible feeling that many strive for but few succeed in achieving. Creating and nurturing a successful team is hard work, yet the rewards are immense. When you put together the right group of people and offer them the tools they need to thrive, they can reach levels of productivity far beyond what any individual could achieve on their own. Joining me on this video podcast of #HRTechChat is James Brogan, CEO and co-founder at PepTalk.  In this episode we’ll explore both mental and physical components behind creating, maintaining, and optimizing a high performance team environment so you can provide your employees with one of the most rewarding experiences available in […]

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Research Note: The Next Era of Organizational Restructuring: What We Can and Should Do Differently

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Simply mentioning the phrase “organizational restructuring” brings to mind images of employee layoffs, organizational chaos, and loss of valued work relationships.  Restructuring, like dental surgery, is one of those things we want to avoid but at times is necessary to prevent even worse pain and suffering. And if economic predictions about a potential recession in 2023 prove true, it will become more common over the coming months resulting in layoffs in other industries in addition to the 200,000+ that have recently occurred in the technology industry. Restructuring is often forced upon companies by economic constraints, but even when it is necessary, companies still have considerable control over how it is done and the long-term impact it has on the organization, employees and former employees. What […]

HRTechChat – Alex Furman – Performica

#HRTechChat with Alex Furman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Performica

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Company founders play an integral role in the success of businesses. Their stories have the power to engage and inspire others, attract talented employees, persuade potential customers and motivate investors. But what makes a founder’s story so special? Spend a few minutes listening to Performica’s founder Alex Furman share his career story from software engineer to founding team member to head of human resources.  His story evokes emotion and his truth-telling draws you in.  It is clear he has a passion for innovation, change and experimentation. In his HR role, Alex found a critical gap in his search for HR technology. ‘“The fundamental underlying structure by which all of the [HR] data is organized [and technology] functionality is organized … isn’t how work was getting […]

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Research Note: Hired to Transform: Learn How HR Leaders Can Use Ecosystems to Drive Innovation and Change in the Workplace

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What You Need to Know Human Resources (HR) leaders are often in a unique position to drive innovation and change within their organization. By utilizing ecosystems, they can create a more collaborative environment that encourages new ways of thinking and working together. Ecosystems provide a structure for people to connect with other parts of the organization, to create a more efficient, effective and empathetic workplace. This can lead to increased creativity and innovation, as well as better customer, employee and manager experiences. About the Research This paper examines how HR leaders that utilize ecosystems are better positioned to drive innovation and influence change as they transform the way managers, employees and enterprise work together. To better understand and highlight the value, 3Sixty Insights interviewed Larry […]

Organizational Network Analysis

What is Organizational Network Analysis?

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On 3Sixty Insights #HRTechChat with Steve Hunt we talked about innovations in technology that are relevant to improving the experience of restructuring (stay tuned for our upcoming research paper on the topic). One of the technologies mentioned was Organizational Network Analysis.  Steve shared “it’s almost crazy to do restructurings without them.”  Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) is a tool used to help organizations understand the relationships among their employees and resources in order to better manage them. In this blog post, we will discuss what ONA is and how it works.   To better understand ONA, I called upon my new friends at Performica, co-founders Alex Furman and Erin McCune, to learn more.  Furman shared how his background leading human resources influenced the genesis for the idea.  […]

The Importance of the Team Experience in the Workplace

The Importance of the Team Experience in the Workplace

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The topic of “activate your team” came up on last month’s 3Sixty Insights #HRTechChat  podcast with Larry McAlister, founder of The Corporate Humanist Consultancy. It was an insightful conversation that stretched my thinking beyond employee or manager experience. As Larry mentioned, “if you are an aligned individual, you are going to be a better team member, the team is better when it works together, and that team helps the entire enterprise.”  The idea sparked even more thinking about teamwork and how technology is advancing it.  Teamwork is often said to be one of the most important aspects of a successful workplace. However, it is not enough to simply have a team – it must be an environment where teams can engage, perform, and grow together. […]

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3Sixty Insights #HRTechChat with Steve Hunt, Chief Expert, Work and Technology at SAP

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Some restructuring efforts have become notorious for favoring cost cutting over the employees who drove their success in the first place. We must develop better frameworks that value employees and facilitate learning from our past experiences to ensure restructuring is handled more equitably going forward.   Joining me on this video podcast of #HRTechChat is Steve Hunt, chief expert, technology and work at SAP and author of best selling book “Talent Tectonics.” In this episode we share an outline of an upcoming research paper we are collaborating on about the “New Era of Restructuring: How Companies are Leveraging Innovations in Work Technology to Manage Restructuring Differently.” There was so much to unpack in a short time during the recording.  We offer one definition of restructuring, three […]

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Research Note: Engagedly’s E3 Platform Delivers Significant, Positive Impact to Productivity and the Employee Experience

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What You Need to Know The modern workplace is becoming increasingly competitive, with employees having more options than ever before when it comes to where and how they choose to work. Employees want to be engaged in their work, have a sense of purpose, and feel like they are part of something bigger. To meet these expectations, organizations must strive to create a positive work culture, provide meaningful work, and offer opportunities for development and growth. By focusing on developing and nurturing an employee-centric work experience, organizations can create a more positive and productive environment resulting in better retention and increased productivity. But to aspire simply to making the workplace more efficient and productive is to miss much subtlety and fail to fathom the potential […]