Is Micromanaging an Effective Management Model?

Micromanaging, by definition, focuses on the smallest details of the manager’s direct reports’ daily activities. Nothing is too insignificant, too mundane, and even too irrelevant to bypass a micromanager’s wrath. In some industries this may be a good thing — think heart surgeons or NASA engineers. Missing just one small detail can costs lives. 99%…

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LBi Dynasty at 2018 MLB Winter Meetings

December 9-13, 2018 Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, NV LBi Dynasty’s Frank Marcos (Product Manager, Scouting Technology), Keith Hennessey (Product Manager) and Nicholas McKeon (Director of Business Development) attended Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings and met with team personnel to discuss and demo the innovative features of our Draft App. About the Winter Meetings…

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Reports vs. Key Performance Indicators (KPI) vs. Analytics in HR

Yes, there is a difference. Reports summarize current and past data. KPIs measure degrees of success based on the comparison of summarized data (actual) to forecast. Analytics are typically used to predict future performance. In other words: Reports (metrics) = what happened KPI = why it happened Analytics = how can we improve This is…

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Newsday Names LBi Software a Winner of the Long Island 2018 Top Workplaces Award

October 28, 2018 LBi Software has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by Newsday. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just…

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Is HR Ready for AI?

It’s cool, it’s fun, it’s the future. But are we ready for it? Or, more appropriately is AI ready for us? In case you have never heard the term, AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. Essentially, AI refers to teachable computer software applications, or machine learning. The more you use it the smarter it gets. Apple’s…

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HR Help Desk’s Special Importance in Higher Education

HR Admins already know the importance of a robust help desk solution being central to developing a comprehensive shared services program. HR Help Desk manages all employee interactions with HR from onboarding through off-boarding. HR Help Desk uncovers patterns of issues that can impact overall employee performance and productivity, by identifying even subtle warning signs.…

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Top Ten Reasons RFPs May Not Be Necessary

Many companies require departments to issue RFPs for new business software systems, often when the cost estimate exceeds a certain dollar amount. Unless there are legal requirements that mandate an RFP process, consider these ten reasons why you should research alternative acquisition options. With today’s internet, gathering competitive information on products and vendors couldn’t be…

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The Potential Risks of Multi-language Capability in HCM Business Solutions

More and more companies, both large and small, are building a multi-national presence. These organizations often have employees in several countries, speaking different languages. Even domestic businesses may have a multi-lingual workforce, commonly with workers speaking Spanish, French, and multiple Asian languages, for instance. In those companies, the ability for HR to effectively communicate with…

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LBi Dynasty Participates in 2018 NBA Health & Performance Expo

July 9, 2018 University of Nevada Las Vegas, NV LBi Dynasty was one of 30 companies invited to participate in this inaugural event. The event took place during the NBA Summer League. LBi had a booth that showcased our LBi Dynasty basketball application features and functionalities. Our presentation attracted an audience of NBA team personnel…

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