Work for a Jerk?Tips for confronting your boss that could save your career by Joseph Grenny, co-author of the New York Times bestseller, Crucial Confrontations.
Soundbytes for Supervisors: Lessons Learned in the Recent PastA recitation of current "must-know" information for supervisors, gleamed from recent ADA and Title VII court cases, EEOC activity, and real-life situations shared by supervisors in training classes. From Rachelle Berlin Weathersby.
Strong Desire for Professional Independence by U.S. Workers Challenges Corporate Workforce StrategieGlobal Study Reveals Independent Professionals More Satisfied Than Full-Timers; from Hudson.
Gold Standard Performance Recognized by Talent PlusTalent Plus´ Gold Standard Award is designed to highlight outstanding individual performance of associates who have gone above and beyond each and every day to meet and exceed associate and client expectations.
Are your employees playing hooky?We all know that workers occasionally call in sick on days they feel just fine, but just how often do they fake a sick day? And are they doing it just because they're sick of work? From M. Lee Smith.
Nice Guys Can Finish FirstWe apply these behavioral criteria to almost any successful person, whether it's our CEO or our plumbing contractor. But sometimes we forget to apply them to ourselves. And in turn, we forget that our behavior may be holding us back; from Marshall Goldsmith.
Peopleclick Offers Guidance on Hiring and Compensation Practices At The Inaugural Executive LeadershDr. Lisa Harpe to Present Affirmative Action Regulations and Guidelines
Strong Desire for Professional Independence by U.S. Workers Challenges Corporate Workforce StrategieGlobal Study Reveals Independent Professionals More Satisfied Than Full-Timers; from Hudson.
Bringing TRUE CUSTOMER FOCUS in to RealityIn spite of all the catchy slogans and corporate pledges, customer service levels of major corporations have only slightly improved in the last few years; from Paul Levesque and Andrew Wallbridge.
Hong Kong Business School Offers Crash Course on Doing Business in ChinaHong Kong University of Science and Technology´s School of Business and Management can help to make the adjustment smoother; it runs a course called "Meeting the China Challenge," which is essentially a four-day crash course on all aspects of doing business in China.
Korea Ranked 105th in Labor Flexibility in Global Survey of Business EnvironmentThe strength of Korea´s labor unions has given companies in Korea very little flexibility when it comes to hiring or firing workers as needed, Â according to this study.
China Plans to Allow Firms to Compensate Employees with Stock OptionsChina Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the Chinese stock market regulator Â, wrote draft rules that will permit Chinese companies to compensate their employees with incentives such as stock options and warrants. Â
Graham Alexander's New Book "Tales from the Top" -Case Studies and Leadership StrategiesGraham Alexander has coached thousands of leaders in more than 200 corporations. 'Tales from the Top' shares case studies and reveals the leadership strategies he's developed after nearly two decades of working with top executives around the globe.
Worker Confidence Slips Further as Hudson Employment IndexSM Drops to 96.8Hurricanes and Gas Prices Take Toll on Financial Outlook; from Hudson.
Monster and Diversity Best Practices Identify Key Challenges In Diversity RecruitingAlmost Half of Ethnically Diverse Candidates Do Not Highlight Ethnicity When Looking for a Job
Over One Million Teens Seek Employment...Tough Times Are HereAn increase in the number of teens and college graduates who are seeking jobs are bringing tough times in the employment arena. Move over baby boomers - now your children are seeking jobs! From The Job Journey
New Labor Forecast Predicts Modest Increase in Demand for Temporary Workers in 2005 Fourth QuarterNeutral Impact Expected from Hurricane Katrina; RemedyTemp Forecast Assists in Previewing Near-Term Hiring Patterns
Reality HR: Julia Abell, on Recruitment and Employee Relations IssuesThe following interview was conducted by Michael Moretti, HR.com´s senior staffing analyst, with Julia Abell, Senior Director of Employment at Cincinnati Children´s Hospital Medical Center, on recruitment as well as employee relations issues. (from HR.communication, vol. 1 no. 4)
Heading to Warmer Climes? The Sun is Shining on-and in-the majority of the Top Ten Cities to Live and WorkAccording to Yahoo! HotJobs, there is a good chance many of the workers currently seeking better opportunities might be heading south.
More than 40% of US Workers Plan to Change Jobs in the Next 12 MonthsDesire for better pay, benefits and career growth opportunities cited as key drivers for those planning to find new employment, according to a new Yahoo!HotJobs Survey.
America's Best Health: A Ranking of America's Health PlansTo help support consumers' need for information this open enrollment season, NCQA and U.S. News & World Report have collaborated to create new rankings of America's Best Health Plans.
Are You A Coachable Employee?A book excerpt from Bring Your A-Game , the ten secrets of the high achiever by Robert J. McGovern.
HR.com Presents Awards at its 2005 Employers of Excellence ConferenceAnnual awards dinner recognizes excellence in the Human Resources industry.
Results - A New Book from Gary Nielson and Bruce PasternackWhy is it that some organizations can bob and weave and roll with the punches, consistently delivering on commitments and producing great results, while others can't seem to leave their corner of the ring without tripping on their own shoelaces?
HRO-Today and TomorrowA quick look at the trend in HRO from Ed Rankin, HR Outsourcing Practice Leader, NA, Alsbridge.
Reality HR: Martha Artiles of ManpowerMartha Artiles is a high energy, community-minded leader with a unique combination of human resources, engineering and community experience over a 22-year career. She recently spoke with HR.com on developing and leading the strategic diversity and inclusion initiatives across Manpower.
New Learning Opportunity for HR Executives through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill'sIn joint sponsorship with SHRM, UNC´s Executive Education is launching a new program called Strategic Change through HR Technology and Business Innovation. HR.com´s Leadership Analyst, Karen Elmhirst, spoke with RBC Centura Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Area of Entrepreneurship, Albert H. Segars, about this new program.
The New Talent Treasure Trove: Older WorkersRetirees bring a lot to the table, and companies are restructuring their schedules and benefits plans to attract them. John Rossheim reports in Veritude´s Workforce Insights on phased retirement and the rehiring of retirees.
Proper Documentation Saves the DayWe can't stress how important it is to properly document an employee's performance problems, writes Shelley M. Sullivan.
Annual Salary Increases in Asia Highest for Indian WorkersSalaries of Indian workers increased by nearly 15% in the last year, which is the highest increase in Asia; from Pacific Bridge.
Three Simple Ideas that can Save an Employer MillionsMarket risk is minor compared to the risk an uniformed participant can inflict on their savings. That is where employers come in. It is the employer´s responsibility to ensure that plan participants are receiving the investment education they need to make informed decisions, writes Richard Ferri.
Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Eliminates the Paper Chase with an Intranet PortalElmhurst (IL) Memorial Healthcare has about 2,700 employees. That´s definitely a big crowd. And, of course, any human resources professional knows that with so many people comes a dizzying amount of paper from job applications to performance reviews to status changes -- and oodles more.
The BLA Quality Mark: For Learned Eyes OnlyThe British Learning Association's (BLA's) revised and improved Quality Mark is a unique quality improvement scheme that differs from other quality standards and initiatives that have been developed across the sectors of the learning industry.
Engagement: The Power Base of the FutureIn the United States and Canada the signs are clear and ominous. The ratio of worker supply to job demand is about to reverse, writes Tim Rutledge.
CUP-Communication, Unrealistic expectations and Power play. It´s been proven time and time again that 3 of the biggest - if not THE biggest - reasons for the issues we have in relationships are caused by CUP; Communication, Unrealistic expectations and Power play, writes Lehan Stemmet.
Managing Around the Sun: Tips for Successful Virtual ManagementSo you think managing is tough? Â Try doing it when your employees are located around the globe, writes Stephan Parker.
French Businesses Have Untapped PotentialFrench businesses have untapped potential to become the best performing organizations in the western world, writes Nigel Corby, European IM expert.
Are You Proud Of Your Organization?How strong is your pride in your organization? Bruce Ketcher has some suggestions.
What Defines an Organization as a Learning Benchmark?Whenever we deal with social systems, such as human capital, benchmarking is very complex indeed, writes Nathan Greeno.
Mistrust: A Bigger Problem Than Ever BeforeTrust is a key factor needed for effective leadership, writes Greg Smith.
The Mysterious WaysIgnorance is bliss.
WormEverybody thinks they're the expert.
Another Look at Employee Attrition and Its CostsWe want to address turnover because, it´s expensive, it´s non-productive and it´s frustrating; from Alsbridge.
The Future of HR is About Measuring ROIThe HR function must link itself to desired business outcomes and eliminate those activities that don´t contribute to achieving those outcomes, writes Ed Rankin.
The Secrets of a High Performance OrganizationWhat are the secrets of a high performance organization? Kenneth Buchholtz offers an answer to this question.
Three Common Deadly Mistakes Made In Job InterviewsFocus on your presentation skills which may be even more important than what you have to say; from Carole Martin.
Commercial Dispute Resolution In GermanyIn recent years, Germany has seen a significant increase in interest concerning out-of-court dispute resolution between companies. The Dispute Analysis & Investigations (DA&I) practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers and the European University Viadrina Frankfurt/Oder explored this development; from Mediate.com.
Salaries for Smilar Jjobs Vary Significantly Across the USWide-ranging pay disparities create a challenge for employers; from Mercer.
Management In Real Life: OutsourcingIn acts of seeming self-sacrifice, HR and other staff leaders are even attempting to show their commitment to business profitability by advocating their own functions be handed over to outside agencies; from Kevin Herring.
Many Employees Displaced by Katrina to Stay on Payrolls IndefinitelyMercer survey finds post-hurricane pay practices blending realism and compassion.
Thought Leaders: Tim Sanders on Why Love is the Killer AppTim Sanders is the author of Love Is The Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends. He recently spoke to Karen Elmhirst on why love is the killer app in business and in life.
Amusing Without AbusingKeeping your event entertainment clean, not obscene; from Corey Ford.
HR's Response to Hurricane Katrina: An HR.com SurveyWhen conducting a survey it is often difficult to gauge the emotion attached to the "data," but the responses to our Katrina survey--from our human resource community--make it very clear that there are many, many companies being led by compassionate, forward-thinking human resource professionals who react, respond, and get results for those in need; from HR.com Research.
Survey: Quality of High-Technology Consultants Needs UpgradingA new Yoh study finds twice as many hiring managers rate permanent staff excellent compared to consultants.
Elicitus Interactivity Builder Elevates the Standards of Interactivity AuthoringNew Release Out, Library Now Includes Over 100 Customizable Interactivity Models
Why Sexual Harassment Is Bad for Business-and What HR Should Do About ItVeritude´s Workforce Insights reports on a new study regarding the impact of sexual harassment on work performance and productivity.
The Perfect Storm: Preparing for the Talent TornadoThree singular business conditions - shifting demographics, economic conditions, and low employee engagement - are set to converge and create a talent disturbance rarely, if ever, experienced in American business; from Russel Lobsenz and Katie Sokol.
Integrating People and Systems-the Hannaford Bros. Co. Success Story with Lawson SoftwareAs a leader in the Human Resources software applications industry, Lawson Software provides organizations with a Human Resources solution that delivers a comprehensive set of simple and flexible Web-addressable, automated products to support and facilitate critical business processes.
Business Professionals Unprepared as Writing Responsibilities IncreaseBackDRAFT survey reveals writing activity has risen sharply while one-third of professionals lack adequate writing skills.
Top 7 Tips for Selecting a Voluntary Benefits PartnerWhen your human resources person wears many different hats, it´s tough to effectively manage all the activities involved with building and maintaining a benefits program. Â Consider this advice when selecting a voluntary benefits provider; from Rob Ellis.
The Power of Personal BrandingIf your personal brand is not congruent, attractive and attracting, you will be passed over, writes Shannon Smith.
CEOs Making More Critical Moves Amid Accelerated Pace of ChangeHigher risk, iIntensified competition, and higher customer expectations drive moves into new technologies and expanding markets, according to new Grant Thornton survey.
The Demystification of Process Improvement ImplementationWhat does process improvement mean to you? Â Understanding and believing several foundational truths are essential before designing and implementing a process improvement culture; from Scott Playfair.
HR.com Publishes Research Paper on Talent Relationship ManagementSurvey looks at 23 specific talent management practices.
Why Mid-Market HRO Makes SenseAs the titans of HR BPO duel for supremacy among the ranks of the Global 2000, there looms a market of great opportunity - the often maligned and misunderstood middle-market; from Ed Rankin.
Workloads and Sustained Stress Have Employees 'Just Getting By' During WorkdaySixty-one percent see accomplishing basic work responsibilities as most important, according to the StressPulse(SM) survey by ComPsych Corporation.
The Salary Negotiation Secret to Get You the Biggest Pay HikeThe largest raises you'll likely ever get in your career are a result of your quitting your current job and going to work for another employer, writes Robin Ryan.
Team Building: An Eight-step ApproachEight timeless principles that apply to building teams in the workplace; from Don Phin.
People Practices AuditingHuman Resources auditing is anything but routine, except those processes required by Sarb-Ox, writes Doug Gammon. (Self Audit Checklist included.)
We found bullets! Can we search?We're concerned about our employees' safety and whether we have the right to search employees' lockers or personal items. Would such a search expose us to liability? From M Lee Smith.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: So LongI just gave my two weeks notice. Since then, my job duties have changed.
Michigan Offers Executive Education Opportunities at Every Career StageAs executives climb the ladder to leadership, key educational experiences help make sure they arrive prepared, by The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Workplace Diversity: Creating a Culture of InclusionCompanies are hiring diverse employees and executives in order to mirror -- and thus more effectively serve -- increasingly diverse customer bases, writes Steve Pemberton, Monster.
Reality HR: Interview with Deloris Hunt from Detroit Medical CenterMichael Moretti, HR.com's Staffing analyst, recently spoke with Deloris (Dee) Hunt about her job, and HR issues as they apply to the health care sector.
Management in Real Life: Grupo SemcoJust when you think you've heard everything, along comes another surprise. Then again, you probably hadn't heard of Grupo Semco in Brazil, writes Kevin Herring. Part 3 of 3.
Management in Real Life: PartnershipWe can all think of examples when it's been easier to do something by ourselves than to hoave to work it out with so-and-so. The problem isn't so much that people couldn't get along as much as it was a lack of partnership, writes Kevin Herring. Part 2 of 3.
Management in Real Life: Relevance-FitIf you are trying to initiate change, you need to have the right conversation writes Kevin Herring. Part 1 of 3.
Betwixt and Between - The Twixters Part 5What's a Parent To Do? The last in a five part series from George 'Bud' Wassell, Jr.
Industry Notes & Tidbits on Talent Relationship ManagementFrom the HRcommunication:Talent Relationship Management issue, produced by HR.com Research; Michael Moretti notes and tidbits as TRM relates to staffing.
Where is HR Leadership coming from?At the recent Employers of Excellence Event in Phoenix, AZ, HR.com sales director Dan Whitmarsh discovered many of the most interesting conversations are not coming from HR Executives; they are coming from outside the PHR and SPHR realm.
HR.com Publishes Research Paper on Selecting a Performance Management SystemReport outlines a 10-step approach to most effectively select an appropriate solution
Selecting a Performance Management SystemAileen MacMillan, HR.com's Senior Performance Management analyst, presents this HR.com Whitepaper on how technology can facilitate an increased focus on performance and the achievement of strategic objectives.
Expert Systems and Knowledge RetentionIt hurts to lose your stars, writes Paul Dimitruk, but organizations can now maximize their MVPs using expert systems technology solutions.
Thought Leaders: Steve Morris on Managing Multicultural Dynamics for SuccessSteve Morris is the author of Glorious Leadership!: A Holistic Approach to Achieving Leadership Mastery and Worklife Balance. He recently spoke to David Creelman on Managing Multicultural Dynamics for Success.
NetworkingBridgestar takes a look at Networking, from building your personal network to succession planning for organizations.
HRcommunication Vol.1 No.4HR.com Research presents the lastest in our HRcommunication series: A publication dedicated exclusively to Talent Relationship Management. This issues contributing analysts include Claude Balthazard, Head of Research, Michael Moretti, Senior Staffing Analyst and Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com.
HR.communication, Vol. 1, No. 3HR.com's Research Report: A publication dedicated exclusively to Selecting and hiring the right employees. Contributing analysts: Claude Balthazard, HR.com's Head of Research; Aileen MacMillan, HR.com's Performance Management Analyst; Michael Moretti, HR.com's Staffing Analyst; Debbie McGrath, HR.com's CEO.
Comprehensive Health Services Supports First-responders & Corporations Involved In Hurricane Disaster Relief and RecoveryOccupational Health and Wellness services srucial to ensuring response personnel maintain ability to aid storm victims.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: What next?I love my job, but sometimes I'm bored: Joan Lloyd suggests strategies to get to the next level.
Companies Should Create HR Measurement Initiatives to Gauge Return on Investment of Their WorkforceGartner says increased competition for scarce resources has created a greater need for measured returns on investment in the workplace.
Towers Perrin Projects an 8% Increase in Health Care Costs for 2006After five years of double-digit iIncreases, the crisis turns chronic for U.S. businesses. Some employers take action to control costs and minimize cost shift to employees.
Aon Consulting-Helping Clients Find, Develop, Motivate and Reward EmployeesAon´s human capital consultants and outsourcing specialists work with organizations of all sizes to find, develop, motivate and reward employees in ways that fit with broader financial and business goals. With 7,000 professionals in 120 offices around the world, we help our clients achieve better business results through people.
Katrina's Impact Teaches Sobering DRP LessonsHurricane Katrina´s unprecedented devastation holds significant lessons for IT that should prompt CIOs and managers to thoroughly review existing Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs); from InfoTech Research Group.
Hiring in Haste Hazardous to Bottom LineEvery employer has dealt with an unexpected resignation from a valued employee and had to scramble to fill the vacancy. Driven by a sense of urgency and the need for a "quick fix," you may be tempted to conduct a preemployment "sales pitch" instead of an interview; from MLee Smith.
Average Gobal Salaries Forecast to Rise by 2.4% Above InflationIn US, average salary increases forecast to exceed inflation by only 1%, well below many major economies in Europe and Asia, says Mercer study.
Reality HR: Marc Hutto, Wachovia SVP and Sourcing Solutions on Strategies and Tactics for Sourcing CWachovia SVP and Sourcing Solutions Director Marc Hutto recently spoke with HR.com's Workforce Acquisition analyst, Mark MacAuliffe. In this interview he shares some strategies and tactics used by him and his team of sourcing consultants.
Free Managers to ManageTim Rutledge asks, is your company paying management money for non-management work?
Cultivating Corporate CultureGoogle, Medtronic and Starbucks get rave reviews. How do they do it? John Rossheim reports.
Fear: Nothing To Be Afraid Of?Everyone experiences fear, gets scared, is afraid. Still, we would probably be surprised if we stopped to think just how much of our daily behavior is motivated by a need to lessen our fears; from Linda Adams.
Sarbox Drives Biggest Finance Cost Rise in 13 YearsHackett:Typical Companies See 18 Percent Increase; World-Class Performers Now Spend 42 Percent Less Than Typical Companies