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Workers Substance Abuse Use Increases
Substance abuse is on the rise. Troubled employees need help from employers now more than ever. More...
Workers More Confident and Inclined to Negotiate Pay
Getting the best talent may mean spending more dollars. A Robert Half International survey shows job candidates may be looking for higher pay. More... Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Performance Evaluation
Less than informative performance reviews can leave an employee feeling a little lost. Joan Lloyd offers her advice. More... Employee Competition Boosts Productivity, Say Advertising and Marketing Executives
What's a little rivalry between co-workers? It's common, according to a recent study by the Creative Group. More...
Warn Employees Before Plant Closing or Mass Layoff
A reminder for companies about to layoff employees. . . some governments require 60-day advance written notice to employees.
Kathleen Bray and Hanft Law explain.
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Organizational Culture: Enabling Strategy Execution
Culture does matter. That's the message Oi Partners' Keith Jones wants to share with executive teams.
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Employers Dissatisfied With Results of Coaching
Employees say coaching isn't the helping hand they need, according to a recent survey by BlessingWhite. More...
Questions to Make You a Better Leader
Leadership consultant, John Baldoni has the right questions you need to ask to make you a better leader. More... Guidelines to Assess the Viability of Private Vendors
Vendor stability becomes a critical selection criterion when an IT manager considers purchasing an enterprise application from a privately owned vendor. Info-Tech's shares some guidelines and recommendations to
assess the viability of private vendors. More...
Performance That Works: A Four Step Approach
Most performance management systems do not improve performance, according to Don Phin. He shares his four step approach to better performance. More...
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Reveals Steady U.S. Hiring Plans for Fourth Quarter 2007
Hiring is expected to remain steady throughout the final quarter, says Manpower Inc. More... Study Cites Common Ways to Keep New Hires
Structure is the key according to some employers when they are selecting good hires. A recent Novations Group survey found that
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The Second Element of Change: Roles
What role do you play in change? Nathan Greeno explains what roles employees play when an organization changes. More...  Employers of Excellence National Conference 2007
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