Management In Real Life: Top CommunicationsCommunicating with employees may require one thing.... lightening up. Kevin Herring explains.
Don't Overlook the Value of Common Experiences as IllustrationsWhat's the best way to get your message through to employees? Dianna Booher has an answer.
Employees Grow Restive, Says Global SurveyStay or go... employees share how they feel about their current employment. BlessingWhite shares some of their survey results.
The Most Outrageous, Offensive and Illegal Interview Questions DDI/Monster Survey reveals Job Seekers and Hiring Managers share bizarre interview experiences.
Employee Notice Periods Around the WorldEmployees in the US, Mexico, Hong Kong, Ireland, Singapore and the UK have shortest statutory notice period for leaving employment. Mercer shares it's latest study.
Questions to Ask a SaaS Vendor for HR/PayrollThe search for the right workforce management vendor starts with finding the right questions to ask. KnowledgeSum explains.
Bored Employees Are More Disgruntled Than Overworked Ones, Research FindsStatistics compiled by the Sirota Survey Intelligence show that bored employees have a far more negative impact on an organization then overworked employees.
How to Find Your Dream Job and The Happiness You DeserveYou spend more than eight hours of your day working... shouldn't you be happy with your career? Brian Kurth shares his tips on finding happiness in your profession.
Should You Hire “Slashers”?What's your slash? Or do you even have one? George Clooney is the latest to join the slashers... Charlie Wonderlic explains the latest work phenomenon.
Managing Myself (and my team) Through Change About the only constant left in the workplace…is the inevitability of change. Are you ready for more change in 2008? Sharyn Mosca shares some strategies straight from the masters.
Four Tips for the Coaching ManagerCoaching leads with a positive, can-do spirit in which individuals are seen as capable, says Patricia Wheeler. She shares tips on how coaching can impact a team.
Employee Engagement Has No EndPerformance will prove whether an employee is engaged or not. Jim Shaffer explains that employee engagement is much more than it appears.
What To Do If An Employee Is Stealing From The CompanyWhat do you do if you suspect an employee is stealing from the company? Read tips on the warning signs & find out how to conduct a diligent investigation.
More Affairs by the WatercoolerA new Vault.com study finds that 48% of employees are aware of a married colleague who is cheating with a co-worker.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Reference ChallengesReferences can play a key role for a job hunter. As Joan Lloyd explains, they can erase doubts, corroborate your story, and sing your praises. Lloyd shares her advice on how to deal with references that may not be what you need on a resume.
Equity Market Volatility - Impact on Company PensionsChanges in the value of equities have wreaked havoc on US pension plans. Mercer explains.
Flexible Workplace Policies Work-life balance programs have gained acceptance as a component of strategic planning and management. In fact, it's estimated that 75 percent of U.S. employers offer flexible workplace options. As with any programs, there are legal issues. M. Lee Smith shares what work-life means legally for a company.
The Strengthening of the “Toothless Lion”: Japan’s New Gender Equality LawJapan is dealing with a new law that calls for equal treatment of both genders, as opposed to protecting only women in the workplace. Pacific Bridge investigated.
Career Expert Relates Finding a Job to Romancing Your ValentineThis Valentine's Day you might be looking for love. You might also be looking for a job. Fortunately, the art of wooing your love interest and impressing potential employers requires many of the same strategies, according to one career expert.
Career Development: What You Can Do To Further Your CareerYou want to get ahead in your company. You may even have your sights set on a particular position. Now what? How do you reach your goal? OI Partners shares this article by David Peters.
This Kind of Moose Hunting is Never out of SeasonJust like dysfunctional families, many teams find it easier to avoid tough conversations. But rarely do problems get better when left unaddressed. Jim Clemmer shares some of his latest book Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications [at] Work.
Ask the Coach - Issue 54: How to Escape Working 7 x 24 Today’s global culture drives many executives to work 7 x 24. Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers coaching about how to set boundaries and investigate what is driving you so hard.
The Rules of Human ProductivityHow do the rules of Human Productivity relate to Trust, Society, Wealth, Quality, Continuous Improvement and Sustainability? Tom Davis explains.
Lordy, Lordy, the ADEA Turns 40 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) turned 40 in 2007... Boyd A. Byers takes a look back at the last four decades and shared this with M. Lee Smith Publishers.
The Significance of Emotional Engagement in Conflict ManagementA constructive relationship involves emotionally engaging with another person or group, says Dale Eilerman, Mediate.com.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Performance AccusationsAre there any grounds for a confidentiality breach in an organization? How do employees handle situations where information about them has been leaked? Joan Lloyd deals with the sensitive issue.
Work-Life Balance: A Conspiracy of OptimismCan Work-Life balance really be achieved? Kenny Moore says maybe not.
How to Manage Your Boss If you work on your management skills. . . you can help your manager work on his/hers too. The best part is that they may not even know it! Bruce Tulgan explains.
So You're Leading a Meeting?Meetings are meant to be a collection of people sharing their resources to resolve issues at hand... but, often these types of business gatherings can be time wasted. Dianna Booher shares some advice on how to turn the tables on a potentially monotonous meeting.
Better Employee Performance for Optimized Business PerformanceWhat is one of the largest threats to a successful business? Employee performance, says Mary Clarke, CEO of Cognisco.
How Apprenticeship Solves The Succession CrisisA corporate executive can be referred to by a different name, according to Ram Charan. He/She can also be known as an apprentice. And it's this title that is most beneficial to the leader.
Knowing What You Want in Your Next JobThere are certain questions that you need to ask yourself before pursuing a new job. Carole Martin explains.
Top Ten Career Trends - Looking Forward to 2008!When thinking about your future and how your career will change, what yo may not know is that it's happening now. Elizabeth M. Lengyel, PeopleCoach, Inc. shares the top trends that could affect you.
Effectively Selecting a Learning Management System If you are finding it difficult to choose a Learning Management System, you are not alone. Mike Cooke from Bersin & Associates' has some advice.
The Top Five Steps for Small and Mid-Size Businesses to Successfully Leverage Managed ServicesAchieving organizational objectives can be difficult for many small businesses. Most feel as though they are not getting the proper return on their IT investment. Paul Chisholm and Jeffrey M. Kaplan explain.
Companies Increasingly Focusing on the Risk of Third-Party MisconductHow do you handle third party ethics and compliance issues? The Conference Board has some answers.
Turbo Charging Retention with Exit AnalyticsWhy are your good employees leaving? How can you keep others from following? Exit interviews looking for more than just answers will help. Ron Hiller explains.
Seven Steps Toward Making a Good Impression In a Job InterviewFirst impressions are important in the corporate world. As Carole Martin explains, you have a product to sell and it's you!
Mediation and National Security Personnel System Pay for Performance: Can The Pitfalls Be Avoided?Managers and supervisors must write effective performance appraisals that will show results around the performance management system. Just what does this mean? Carol Rice and Rick Voyles explain.
Success of Company Riding on The Face Of CEO? Helen of Troy had a face that launched one thousand ships. . . what does it mean if your CEO has a good-looking face? Dr. John Schinnerer explains.
Getting off on the Right Foot: The First Steps of a New (or Renewed) Management Relationship How do you build a successful working relationship with an employee when you've just taken the reigns as management? Bruce Tulgan has some answers.
The 7 Engagement ImperativesOnly three out of ten people in the typical workplace use their hearts and minds every day, quotes Tom Terez. How do you engage the disengaged? Terez shares these tips.
E-verify With Caution Faster and better. . . computers can help employers verify identity quickly. But, is faster really better, or safe? M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this article.
Deepening Our DisciplineDiscipline means having the vision to see the long term picture and keep things in balance, says Jim Clemmer. He explains more.
Human Resources as a Profitability FactorThe concept of Human Resources as a profitability contributor is fast gaining currency in US businesses and bears closer examination, says Ken Moore and Bob Furlong.
I Don't Have Time For That!It's the catch phrase of the decade... I don't have time for that! When should you allow yourself not to have time? Suzette Langley shares some tips with OI Partners.
Personal Safety at Work We are conscious about performance. We work hard to maintain good working relationships. But, do we think about whether we are safe at work or not? Marcia Eager of Solutions EAP has some advice.
Are You Prepared for This Generation? And The Next?There is a definite need for HR professionals today to draw in the younger generations by utilizing cutting-edge technologies and online benefits/compensation platforms. Art Brooks explains.
Cover Letters -- Dos and Don'tsCover letters can be the way to open the door for a new job, yet most job hunters won't write one. Robin Ryan explains the importance of cover letters.
Portal to the Future: Internet Career MarketingCareer marketing offers employers a better organized, comprehensive and personalized system of exploring applicant qualifications that extends far beyond the printed page. Cathy Marion shares more.
Are you making the most of your inner Dr. King?Are you making the most of your inner Dr. King? Well, are you? Tom Terez shares this survey to see if you are.
Eliminating Energy Drains for Better Work-Life BalanceWork-life balance starts with self-management. OI Partners shares more.
How Line Managers Can Create Workforce Engagement Are your employees engaged? Recent studies have shown that organizations with engaged workforces performed better than those that did not. Peter Cheese, Robert J. Thomas and Elizabeth Craig share more.
Want to Increase Employee Retention? Try Hiring SeniorsHigh employee turnover can have a drastic effect on an organization's bottom line. Charlie Wonderlic explains.
Leadership ChecklistHow do you rate your leader? Better yet, how does your leader rate himself/herself? Don Phin has more.
When Bosses are Bullies What kind of a work environment do you have? The boss' attitude may make or break your workforce. M. Lee Smith Publishers explains.
Ask the Coach - Issue 53: Resignation? Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, discusses common questions about how to resign from a position and offers tips and advice.
Making it Easier to Provide the Full Spectrum of HR Services to EmployeesExpanding businesses don't always have the luxury of adding to their staff. However, says Art Brooks, they do have more options.
Virtual HR Tools Offer Big Advantages for Small BusinessesSmall businesses can enjoy advantages once reserved for larger companies by using online applications. Shelly Davenport explains.
Executive Search: Unexpected Directions May Benefit the OrganizationExecutive searches can uncover more than a list of possibilities... it can reveal that you may not need what you thought. Bridgestar reports.
The Stress of LeadershipDid you make a resolution in the New Year to take stock of your stress level and do something about it.? Sharyn Mosca shares some very interesting studies that may help you target a plan.
Recognize the Importance of Small TalkSometimes talking about the weather can forecast more than you think. Dianna Booher explains.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: FalloutA recent article by Joan Lloyd entitled "Manager has a Responsibility to Tell it Straight’ Anything Less Shortchanges Employee", stirred a response from a support worker involved in the article. Joan shares further advice on the subject.
Health Care Cost Containment and Reduction Methods Vary By RegionThe Benefits USA 2007/2008 survey of more than 5,400 benefit plans found 65.8 percent of organizations nationally use wellness programs to contain costs, while 34.5 percent are increasing the employee portion of the premium.
Number Crunching Alone Insufficient for Today’s Financial ProfessionalsThe softer the better when it comes to hiring CFOs, according to a recent study by Robert Half Management Resources. The survey suggests communication and interpersonal skills may be more valuable than most would think.
Winning the Global War For TalentGiven the baby boomer exodus. . . Is this a good time for employers to take a more rigorous talent acquisition approach? Ron Hiller has an answer.
Devise Effective Retention Tactics to Reduce TurnoverDo you know why your IT employees are leaving? Being able to answer this question may help you retain some of your IT personnel. Info-Tech investigates.
Supervisory, Leadership, Diversity Training to Rise in 2008There will be more dollars spent on leadership and diversity training in 2008, says Novations Group.
Managing Change with Outsourced HRThis article reviews some of the issues associated with HRO change management for a client organization.
Recruiting Generation Y Candidates Requires Different EmphasisExecutive Recruiting Firm provides tips on how to attract and hire Generation Y candidates - those born between 1980 and 2003.
Reinventing an Aging WorkforceThe staffing sky may be falling according to some businesses who see the departure of baby boomers as a downfall. As the Conference Board explains, careful planning during the transition may benefit an organization.
Deal With a Problem Employee Before it’s too Late How do you deal with problem employees? Don Phin shares some tips on how to deal with performance problems.
Management In Real Life: Passing The BatonWhen employees leave, all that learning investment goes with them, says Kevin Herring. How do successful companies make knowledge sharing a priority? Kevin Herring explains.
Boosting Performance at the YMCAHow do you build performance in a mission-driven organization? Howard Guttman recently interviewed the COO from the YMCA of Eastern Union County, New Jersey. He shares the answers.
How to Make Your Messages MemorableJust to get straight to the point... if it is relevant, compelling information, it moves the listener or reader. Isabelle Albanese explains.
College Bowl and the Office PoolGambling in the workplace. Do you know the risks? M. Lee Smith Publishers weighs the stakes.
Shift to E-mail in Business Makes Crafting Meaningful Messages More ImportantYou are reading this... so you are clearly online. Does that mean that you fall into the category of someone who emails more than he/she talks? The OfficeTeam shares the results of a recent survey that has found voice mail to be a thing of the past.
Understanding the New Dynamics of Delivering Quality HR ServicesWhen it comes to HR service delivery, there are many aspects of quality that can impact an organization’s employee satisfaction, engagement, productivity, and overall business success. Fidelity shares this report.
How to Increase Direct Deposit at Your CompanyDiane Freeman of the Federal Reserve Bank shows how to break down the barriers for participation.
Work-Life Balance - Tips for Staying Focused and Productive24 hours is never enough to get everything we need to do in a day done. How do we make that time work for us? Liz Bywater shares her advice with OI Partners.
Management In Real Life: Leadership ChoicesWhat is 'genuine' leadership? It encourages commitment, says Kevin Herring. Herring shares this tale of differing leadership styles.
Translate Concepts Like "Vision" and "Strategy" to SpecificsVagueness leaves much to be desired. . . and that really does go without saying. Dianna Booher explains.
High Performance Organization Structures and CharacteristicsThere is a long list of processes and beliefs that shape an organization's structure, and nothing is perfect. Jim Clemmer explains how high performing organizations have a number of similar features.
Changing is Not Good Enough; You’ve Got to be ChangeableIs your organization's environment stable? Bruce Katcher will tell you that may not be an effective way of looking at your company.
Beyond BenchmarkingBenchmarking is standard practice in most companies; but often such benchmarking focuses on companies in like industries. Manufacturers study manufacturers; healthcare providers study other healthcare providers. John Baldoni takes a step beyond benchmarking.
Use International Standards as a First Step Towards Records ManagementRecords management is not an easy task. New policies and acts in the U.S. make it an even greater challenge. Info-Tech explains.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Lone Wolf ManagerDo you need to worry about what is being said behind your back? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
The 10 Commandments of a Happy Work LifeWhat are the secrets to a happy career? Tom Terez shares his 10 Commandments of a Happy Work Life.
Top Myths in HR and Overcoming ThemHow do companies get the most from their HR department? By staying out of the web of myths, says Art Brooks of BeneTrac.
How Total is Your Quality Management?Many well intentioned "Total Quality Management" improvement efforts aren't working, says Jim Clemmer. He shares his views why and offers some advice for those looking to improve.
The Education Business What will the Education Business encounter in 2008? Nathan Greeno explains.
Increase of Unionization in China – What Foreign Managers in China Ought To KnowThere is a growing understanding in China about the need for fair work conditions for employees. This has lead to an increase in unionization. Ames Gross and Andrew Connor from Pacific Bridge explain.
Of War and Negotiation: Lessons From The Europeans Mediate.com shares this history of negotiations.
The CEO Partner Series: SinglarityHow do you maximize your profits through your employees? James Mittler shares his ideas.
Survey Finds Inquiries About Work/Life Balance More Common During Job Interviews Rate of pay isn't the only discussion in a job interview. Many are asking about balance. A recent Robert Half International survey shares more.
CEOs Have a Lot of Financial Interest in Common With Their Shareholders New Executive Compensation report sheds light on CEO Holdings relative to Compensation.
Poll: 83 Percent of Workers Say They Work While Sick, Up from 77 Percent PreviouslyIt's just the sniffles. I've taken medication. What other excuses are you using to continue working in the office when you are sick? According to a ComPsych study, the majority of the working world will still head to the workplace despite being under the weather.
Do Single, Childless Employees Get a Fair Share of Corporate Benefits?Are family-friendly benefits really fair to all employees? Hillary J. Collyer explains through M. Lee Smith Publishers.
Ask the Coach - Issue 52: Promoted or Not?Ever find yourself on pins and needles waiting for others in the organization to fill you in on important news? Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers advice about how to handle such situations.
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Paints Familiar Picture for U.S. Hiring Plans in Quarter 1 2008 U.S. Employers expect to ring in the New Year with the same steady hiring pace.