The New Workplace / A Photo Series
Today on The New Workplace, a look at an office that resembles more cubical and less office. But, considering this office is currently at 35,000ft, this cubical is pretty impressive.
Yes, the work space above can be found in on the ANA (All Nippon Airways) 777 as the first-class cabin. Lovingly called the ‘First Square’ this office in the sky would make most jealous. Dining table, LCD TV, iPod dock, cocktail table, jacket/shoe storage, do not disturb light and a premium sake selection.
As more and more professionals take to the sky for work, this type of office luxury is a true must.
Actually, I could use one of those ‘do not disturb’ lights outside my office too.
5 Challenges for Human Resources in a Digital World
(Article Excerpt) With technologies evolving every day, human resources professionals are realizing that the fast-paced, ever-changing digital world impacts their jobs and workplaces—not only today, but in the future. » Full Story
A nice read from the AmEx Open Forum. As many of us within the HR / HR Consulting field are well aware, talking about digital opportunities and actually implementing them are two separate conversations. A massive implementation gap, often due to legal or cultural considerations, still exists in many HR departments.
The short-version of the 5 Challenges is listed below:
- Evaluating Early Adoption
- Balancing High Tech and High Touch
- Information Curation
- Training for Accountability
- Metrics and Measurement
The New Workplace / A Photo Series
Today, the start of a new series on the Human Resource blog, the new workplace. As we are all aware, the workplace is changing…rapidly. Islands, workzones, community centers…call them what you like, but the days of the cubicle would seem to be numbered.
To start, a look at the amazing workplace at Pallotta TeamWorks, an event production company out of LA.
Boxy.
Would Random Promotion Work Better?
(Article Excerpt) Anyone who has been involved with promoting people in organizations know that it can be very difficult, especially when picking between several candidates. Conventional wisdom suggest you should pick the candidate with the best skills for the job — the meritocratic approach. But is it best? Are the skills that make candidates promotable the skills necessary for the job? »Full Story
A fantastic post and great read from Stowe Boyd. Dealing with various studies, both historic and recent, as well as the infamous Peter Principle, the article presents some new arguments to the idea that promoting at random would create a better work place.
After all, your boss is already an idiot right? How bad could it get.
