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In The News

Shaky Personal Finances Can Impact Job Performance

Despite Success, There Are Reasons to Be Wary of Referral Programs

Talent Management Software-—Style Over Substance

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In The News

Employees Who Play “Grand Theft Auto” - Good or Bad Thing?

The Intersection of Web 2.0 and Talent Management Best Buy/Geek Squad exchanges best practices and solving problems using online multiplayer games, such as Battlefield 2

Consolidation of recruiting vendors - read article

Main Topic: Talent Management Technology

In today’s main topic Dr. Steve preaches about Talent Management Technology. The Doc defines it as tools that are all about shaping, influencing and prediction employee behavior. The are three areas that make up Talent Management Technology: Performance Management, Learning Management and Recruiting Management

Towards the end of the show we discussed very high level regarding web based technology and SaaS. We focused more on benefits to employees, and did not get into the details from an IT perspective, but more information can be found here: Software As A Service

Don’t forget to check out the upcoming SuccessFactors Global User Conference: SuccessConnect

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Main Topic

In this episode we discuss the importance of creating goals that are SMART when building a goal plan. Jim and Steve put together a few goals for People Performance Radio using the SMART Goal Methodology.

SMART Goals & Objectives must be
S - Specific
Is there a description of a precise or specific behavior / outcome which is linked to a rate, number, percentage or frequency?

M - Measurable
Is there a reliable system in place to measure progress towards the achievement of the objective?

A - Achievable
With a reasonable amount of effort and application can the objective be achieved?

R - Relevant
Can the people with whom the objective is set make an impact on the situation? Do they have the necessary knowledge, authority and skill?

T - Time-Framed
Is there a finish and/or a start date clearly stated or defined?

SuccessFactors Employee Goal Management module is a great tool to help your team develop SMART Goals and align them across your company.

Interview: First Reliance Bank
In addition, the interview for the week was with Pamela A. Anderson, Senior VP, People Management at First Reliance Bank (Pamela’s LinkedIn Profile)

Press Release: First Reliance Bank Achieves Company-wide Goal Alignment with SuccessFactors

First Reliance Bank, founded in 1999, has assets of approximately $500 million, and employs over 170 highly talented associates. The bank serves the Upstate, Midlands, Piedmont, Low Country, Grand Strand, and Pee Dee regions of South Carolina. The bank has been recognized for its success including being the only company ever to be named to The Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies(TM) in South Carolina four times including 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006 (SC Chamber/Elliott Davis. In June 2007, the bank was added to the Palmetto 25, a list of S.C.’s largest publicly held companies. In 2006 and 2007, the bank was also recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina by the SC Chamber of Commerce. First Reliance Bank offers Totally FREE Checking, Totally FREE Business, FREE Coin Machines, a Nationwide NO FEE ATM Network, Same Day Banking, and a 5 Way Mortgage Service Promise. It also offers 8-8 Mon.-Sat. Extended Hours in all of their Florence locations. Its Easy to Do Business With(TM) standard has earned the young bank a customer satisfaction rating of 96% (Performance Solutions-June 2007-Audited). First Reliance Bank is traded as FSRL.OB.

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Your hosts Jim Matheson and Steve Hunt discuss how honesty gets tricky when it comes to 360 Feedback while Dave De Jear conducts an interview with Sandy Turausky From Residential Credit Solutions

360 Degree Feedback
No specific web links were discussed during the show, however here a couple key links worth checking out if you’d like to dig deeper on the subject of Multi-Rater feedback.

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In the first episode of People Performance Radio, your hosts Jim Matheson and Steve Hunt do quick introductions and run through the news while Dave De Jear conducts an interview with Mark Allen From Lifelock

Steve Hunt
Steve’s Bio
SuccessFactors Thought Leader Network
Buy Steve’s Book “Hiring Success“

News Stories
De-motivated workers | British companies in crisis
Should You Reward Managers With Low Turnover?

Interview: Lifelock
Mark Allen (LinkedIn Profile)
Lifelock implements SuccessFactors to align with corporate growth

LifeLock(R) (www.lifelock.com) helps consumers to render their personal information useless to thieves, backing up its service with a one million-dollar service guarantee. Famous for its CEO giving out his Social Security Number in advertising and national press, the company is experiencing astounding growth. Located in a secure facility in Tempe, Arizona, LifeLock is a private company backed by Goldman Sachs, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, as well as Bessemer Venture Partners. Winner of the 2007 American Business Award for the Best Radio Advertising Campaign, LifeLock was a finalist for 10 other ABA awards, including Best New Company and Best New Product/Service. Recently the company was named recipient of the Red Herring 100 Global Award as one of the Top 100 start-up’s in the world.