By Sheri Mazurek on May 21, 2010
In a previous post, I discussed the need to not ignore the informal learning systems that are working within your organization. Research indicates that 70-80% of all learning comes in the form of informal learning; however, it seems to be largely ignored in training and HR departments across organizations. (By the way, if you are already thinking of ways to formalize informal learning, you are missing the mark.)
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By Sheri Mazurek on May 19, 2010
Since moving to Cleveland ten years ago, I have watched many disappointing seasons for Cleveland sports teams. A common statement heard by Clevelanders all over the city every year is “this is our year.” Every year could be the year for multiple Cleveland teams including the Indians, Browns and Cavs and every year seems to bring disappointment and frustration for the fans, players, and owners alike.
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By Sheri Mazurek on May 12, 2010
However, if you are failing to recognize the informal learning structures as powerful teachers in your organization, you are making a mistake.
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By Sheri Mazurek on May 5, 2010
Previous posts have provided tips on overcoming the myth of the paper trail. In an effort to examine this issue from a different angle, below is a list of things that can derail your attempt to create a performance culture.
Save all your feedback on an employee’s performance until the annual review meeting.
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By Sheri Mazurek on May 2, 2010
I have spent a great deal of time writing about the paper trail. My previous two posts discuss steps in overcoming it and building a culture of performance. So often, Human Resource (HR) professionals must provide the legal voice concerning employee issues in the organization.
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By Sheri Mazurek on April 27, 2010
As mentioned previously, overcoming the myth of the “paper trail” requires building a performance culture.
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By Sheri Mazurek on April 22, 2010
As mentioned in two previous posts, the paper trail seems to be a concept widely understood by individuals in multiple organizations. The concept is a reality for many and represents how the competing interests in organizations can work against the common goal of the company and its employees.
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By Sheri Mazurek on April 19, 2010
The Wall Street Journal Online recently published an article entitled “Ten Things Human Resources Won’t Tell You.” The ten things mentioned seemed to run the gamut of topics from the dangers of being fired by postings on social media to stating that the HR is not the employee advocate.
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By Sheri Mazurek on April 15, 2010
In the fictitious dialogue in my previous post, Bob is the employee. According to Bob’s manger, he is not performing to expectations. However, despite the fact that he feels like he has had multiple conversations with him, Bob most likely feels like is his doing a good job. His feeling is probably not the result of an oversized ego; but rather, it comes from a lack of consistent honest performance feedback.
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By Sheri Mazurek on April 13, 2010
In an effort to mitigate the risk of a bad hiring decision, companies can use multiple tools in their hiring strategy. One of those, background screening, can help identify if your candidate is included in the 56% of applicants that provide false information on their resume.
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Sheri Mazurek is a training and human resource professional with over 15 years of management experience, and is skilled in all areas of employee management and human resource functions, with a specialty in learning and development. [Read more ...]