HR Tech 2015 focused on how new technology influences culture, leadership, and environment. Here are seven key insights to takeaway.

1. 7
KEY INSIGHTS FROM
HR TECH 2015

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4. The HR Technology conference meets yearly
to discuss trends in tech, culture, and tools
within the HR space. This year’s conference,
featuring keynotes by Marcus Buckingham
and Jim Whitehurst, focused especially on
employee engagement and retention in
our fast-paced business world. Read on to
discover the top 7 insights from the HR
Tech conference—and what they mean
for you.

5. 1
HR DATA IS BROKEN
61% OF A PERFORMANCE RATING
IS A REFLECTION OF THE RATER, NOT
THE RATEE.
- Marcus Buckingham

6. Marcus Buckingham debunked the idea that people
could effectively rate others. Numerous studies have
shown that employee rankings and reports should not
be based on what colleagues say about them. The more
effective method of determining a person’s intentions
and character are self-assessment type tests. They are
the employee data source of the future.

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SATISFIED EMPLOYEES =
FINANCIAL RETURNS
A STUDY OF 100,000 EMPLOYEES SHOWED THAT
COMPANIES WITH DISSATISFIED EMPLOYEES DRAMATICALLY
UNDERPERFORM IN THE STOCK MARKET.

8. Glassdoor’s Andrew Chamberlain, Ph.D., presented study
after study pointing to the undeniable conclusion that
satisfied employees really impact bottom-line financials.
He then highlighted the importance of a mission-driven
culture, mentorship, and inspiring leadership in creating
an environment where employees thrive and do great work.
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9. 3
BENEFITS THAT FIT DRIVE
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
WE THINK ABOUT: HOW DO WE MAKE OUR EMPLOYEES’ LIVES EASIER,
OR BETTER, OR BOTH? THAT MEANS WE OFFER PROGRAMS THAT
ENABLE THEM TO BE PRESENT WHILE THEY’RE AT WORK. WE WANT
THEM TO BRING THEIR WHOLE SELVES TO WORK, AND NOT HAVE TO
WORRY ABOUT THINGS WE CAN SOLVE FOR THEM.
- Sarah Lecuna, Benefits Manager at Intuit

10. At the session “How Silicon Valley’s Best Employers Use
Benefits to Drive Employee Engagement,” HR leaders
from Adobe and Intuit agreed: the best received and
most effective benefits make sense for your workforce.
Use employee surveys and feedback to gauge what your
employee base needs. Delivering on benefits that fit will
make your company stand out from the pack and empower
employee engagement and retention.

11. 4
ATTRACT TOP TALENT BY
FOCUSING ON MOBILE
TALENT IS A BIG PART OF MOBILE. WORKERS HAVE
EXPECTATIONS ON HOW YOU WILL ALLOW THEM TO
EXECUTE THEIR JOB, SO INVESTING IN MOBILE IS A
MECHANISM TO INCREASE BUSINESS RESULTS.
- Panelists at “Mobile HR Technology: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”

12. The more common mobile-friendly websites and apps
become, the more crucial they are to your organization.
Invest in mobile now to make your applications, website,
and tools accessible and intuitive for all employees,
regardless of location or generation.

13. 5
MILLENNIALS STILL MATTER
LIVINGSOCIAL TAKES SPECIAL CARE TO ENGAGE
MILLENNIAL EMPLOYEES, BECAUSE RESEARCH
SHOWS A GENERATIONAL DIVIDE BETWEEN
WORKERS, ESPECIALLY IN THEIR ATTITUDES
TOWARDS TECHNOLOGY.

14. At the core of LivingSocial’s approach to engaging
Millennials is the use of accessible, easy-to-use, and
functional technology that helps employees connect
with each other and the organization. By empowering
employees with intuitive tools, LivingSocial gives
Millennials the foundation for happy and productive
workdays.

15. 6
LET YOUR EMPLOYEE VOICE
BUILD YOUR BRAND
MANY TOP COMPANIES—COCA-COLA, SALESFORCE,
AND NORDSTROM, TO NAME A FEW—LEVERAGE
THEIR EMPLOYEES’ EXPERIENCES AND FEEDBACK
TO STRENGTHEN THEIR BRAND.

16. According to Jason Seiden, you may be surprised at how
positive and encouraging employee messages are when
you let them have a voice. Whether you encourage
employees to speak up through surveys, social media,
or a combination of the two, their understanding of your
brand is great feedback on who you are as a company,
and how you can improve.
VERY SATISFIED SATISFIED NEUTRAL UNSATISFIED VERY UNSATISFIED

17. 7
OPEN ORGANIZATIONS
ARE THE FUTURE
IF THERE'S MORE HONESTY AT THE WATER
COOLER THAN IN CONFERENCE ROOMS, YOUR
ORGANIZATION HAS A PROBLEM.
- Jim Whitehurst, President & CEO of Red Hat

18. In his keynote, Whitehurst explained the importance of
creating an open organization where employees provide
feedback and management listens. In an open
organization, employees "opt in" and feel engaged
with your core purpose every day. It’s not top-down
management. It’s crowdsourced from employees and
customers alike—and it empowers great work.

19. The highlights of HR Tech 2015 focus on
the culture, leadership, and environment that
new technology can build for our workforce.
In the end, technology only provides the
tools. But with these insights, you can
build the vision that will empower your
employees to create more great work for
your organization.

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