Finding the right “fit” – Motivated, Productive and Devoted EmployeesFinding the right “fit” between an applicant’s interests and motivations and what’s offered in a target position is critical for a successful hiring process. Considering motivational fit is beneficial to both the organization, as well as the individual seeking employment. Individuals high in motivational fit will tend to be more satisfied in the target position, more productive and less likely to leave the organization. This webinar will focus on what motivational fit is, why it’s so critical and how it can be incorporated into an employee selection process.
How to Use an Online Community to Increase Employee SatisfactionMany human-resource departments start an online community with great expectations on how it can improve their organization’s communication with employees. Join us to learn six secrets to creating successful employee communities, to discover how your organization can use communities to measure and improve employee satisfaction.
HR in 2008 vs. HR in 2009: Looking Back, Planning Ahead2009 will bring new leadership in the U.S. and continuing challenges for the U.S. economy. Hodes will present the results of a 2008 benchmarking study on HR staff allocations and utilization to provide insight regarding the readiness of HR to meet these challenges and the roiling impact on talent markets.
New Employee Acculturation: Measure, Engage, and ImmerseSocializing an employee has been billed as the means for employers to get new employees effective as rapidly as possible and to improve long term retention at the same time. Socialization onboarding vendors typically accomplish this by supplying the HR department with a new employee portal, but are they really achieving their promise of speedy effectiveness and improved long term retention? In this landmark paper, authors Chuck Ros and Jay Torrence establish a new framework for a more complete approach which they call acculturation.
Economic Friendly Healthcare Benefits: Telemedicine (great for the Employee and Employer, too)Are you faced with the ongoing challenge of minimizing healthcare cost increases, while continuing to provide your employees and their families with high quality, affordable coverage?
Telemedicine services that provide safe, effective healthcare that is both convenient and cost effective. Telemedicine transforms healthcare by delivering it better, faster and for less. How? By using the internet and phone, individuals can connect with a doctor anywhere, anytime!
Telemedicine is proven to provide substantial return on investment, improve productivity and decrease absenteeism, all while delivering healthcare on-demand. Telemedicine services translate to new benefit offerings for employees, employers and Government Agencies.
Learn all about Why Telemedicine is Good Medicine and how it can help your organization.
Research Reveals Workers' Compensation Hidden Cost DriversJoan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Gaffs, Goofs and Other Bone-Headed Career MovesEven those who tread carefully through life step in it from time to time. Joan Lloyd shares how to keep your foot out of the pile in the workplace.
Building a Dream Team Through Competency AssessmentsCompetency assessments are critical to effective talent management. This webinar will delve into the concept and process of assessing an employee’s skills and competencies relative to those required for their job. The webinar will include practical how-to’s and success stories from client companies that have implemented effective competency assessment initiatives.
Moving Beyond Surveys and Silos to Enterprise Feedback ManagementIf your company is like many that are conducting surveys, your organization is likely juggling several survey products, deploying surveys department by department, and lacking a strategic approach and methodology to collecting feedback. Learn how to centralize and standardize feedback efforts across the enterprise while delivering a better employee and customer experience, make better decisions, and save time and money.
Using Employee Performance and Talent Management to Drive Strategic Business GoalsThe role of the human resources professional as a business leader is evolving – but it’s never been more timely or relevant. One of the keys to establishing the strategic value of HR, and to cementing the importance of the appraisal process in the minds of senior executives is the ability to draw a direct line between managing employee performance and the organization’s high level business goals.
Tom Kelly, CFO and CIO at 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment will share how his organization implemented a Performance and Talent Management system as a pivotal tool in enabling the organization to successfully achieve on its strategic operating plan.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: What is Executive Presence?What's your definition of Executive Presence? Joan Lloyd shares her views.
Enaxis Consulting Named One of Houston's Fastest Growing Technology Companies This past Friday, the Houston Business Journal unveiled the rankings of the top 50 fastest growing technology companies in Houston. Enaxis Consulting was awarded the 21st position for achieving revenue growth of nearly 80% in 2007, a strong follow-up to their 2006 growth of 175%. Enaxis is a premier provider of management consulting, outsourcing advisory, and technology advisory services in the Houston area and counts many Fortune 100 and 500 companies among their clients.
Employee Confidence: A Global Perspective and a New MeasureThis webcast will cover the development and potential uses of the Kenexa Composite™, made up of three components: employee confidence, The Kenexa Basket™ and country-specific economic measures. These three pieces of information are combined quarterly to create 12 specific country scores that in aggregate, cover approximately 75 percent of the global GDP. Organizations will be able to use this information to help make future looking business decisions around the demand for labor.
ReliaQuest Opens New Legal Services DivisionReliaQuest, a national consulting and recruiting firm, opens ReliaQuest Legal Services, a new division focusing on assisting law firms and corporations in hiring attorneys, paralegals, etc. nationwide.
Identity Theft: New Federal Regulations Impact Companies Handling Consumer DataCalBizCentral, the compliance division of the California Chamber of Commerce has made available a new solution to help businesses comply with new federal rules, which went into effect November 1, mandating how financial institutions and other businesses manage cases involving suspicious credit transactions.
myStaffingPro® Applicant Tracking System Increases Web 2.0 FunctionalityBy adding Don Ruse and Karen Jansen, Axiom Consulting Partners announces two additions to its New York office.
Top 3 HR Pitfalls and How to Avoid ThemIn the various HR organizations I see, people come from many backgrounds of study and even careers. You find individuals ranging from having no higher education, to those with majors in communications or masters in social work; I’ve even encountered lawyers and psychologists. Silvia Johnson shares more.
Ephor Group Releases Revenue Best Practices for EntrepreneursMarketing secrets based on research findings from Ephor Group portfolio clients and market studies
Berkshire Associates Named One of Baltimore’s Largest Woman-Owned BusinessesBaltimore Business Journal has named Berkshire Associates Inc. one of the top Largest Woman-Owned Businesses in the Baltimore area of 2008.
Faye Holland to Head EU Operations in Support of HROA Former IBM Global Technology Services Manager to Bring Added Dimension to SharedXpertise and HROA Member Services in Europe
Software Techniques Inc. Provides Complete Business Solutions for Human Resource Management Founded in 1985 by Software Designer Philip Muller, Software Techniques Inc. (STI) has grown today as a leader in both Human Resource Management Systems as well as the provider of superior systems for Police Evidence and Property Management. Presently with over 50,000 loyal and satisfied customers worldwide, STI offers products that are scaled for the small business to the largest corporations.
Employee Onboarding: An HR Technology Seeking a DefinitionDefinitions of New Employee Onboarding are as frequent and diverse as companies selling products and services under the banner of Onboarding. In this article, my VP of Client Services, Jay Torrence, and I try to take a stab at a practical, universal definition of onboarding.
CEO to CEO: Why You Need An Onboarding SystemIf you're a CEO and your HR department is telling you that you need an onboarding system, read this article. If you're a VP of HR and you need to know how to position investment in an onboarding system to your CEO, read this article.
Brenna Garratt Joins Rideau Recognition's Board of DirectorsSeasoned chief executive officer and co-founder of The Delve Group, Brenna Garratt, brings an extensive track record of success and experience to Rideau's Board of Directors
How to Find a JobIn Search of WisdomHaving and Using InfluenceEphor Group to Speak at Fourth Annual Marketing Excellence Luncheon, “SPEAK LOUDEphor Group's Garry Meier and Charles Bedard to be keynote speakers at Greater Houston Partnership's Fourth Annual Marketing Excellence Luncheon, “SPEAK LOUD: small budget Marketing Secrets You Can Afford.”
Search Wizards Ranks No. 14 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned BusinessesThe Women Presidents' Organization and Entrepreneur Magazine Announce Second Annual Results for the Top 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Businesses in North America
Workforce Insight to Deliver Strategic Workforce Management Presentation at Kronos Houston Workforce Insight will provide the opening presentation and lead a discussion on strategic workforce management for K-12 at the Kronos User Group Meeting in Houston, November 5.
Strategic HR Services Improve The Bottom-Line: Achilles Group Announces Strategic HR Assessment Strategic HR Services Improve The Bottom-Line by improving workforce productivity and reducing headaches as well as administrative and turnover costs.
DirectEmployers Association Partners With Simply HiredLeading U.S. companies gain access to untapped talent
“Identify. Develop. Succeed. Why You Need Talent Development and Succession Planning”Every organization engages in some type of planning for future talent needs, either actively or passively. However, many organizations take a reactive approach to this age-old problem – hurriedly replacing those who leave rather than developing and preparing talent in advance of the need. Most find that they are struggling to effectively evaluate, identify and develop future talent. In this webinar we will discuss how to design and implement an internal talent review process that considers both the performance and potential of candidates, fosters high quality talent review discussions and ultimately leads to more informed succession planning decisions. We will discuss four imperatives for success: (1) identify critical roles; (2) define people requirements; (3) take stock of current talent; (4) proactively develop people to fill critical positions.
Workforce Analytics on the Front-Lines: Building Momentum With “Quick Wins”Demonstrated success in workforce analytics enables more precise understanding of how employees contribute to business success.
During this webinar, Infohrm’s Mick Collins will discuss how organizations can establish a set of “quick wins” to build momentum for their workforce analytics initiatives. The session will review different opportunities for data analysis, offer suggestions on how to add context to the results, and provide guidelines for translating data into information for strategic decision-making.
Five Recruiting To-Do's During a Weak Economy Uncertainty impacts all of us, our employees, management, and HR staff. While there are no easy answers, there are patterns that we can learn from past downturns for HR and recruiting. In this session, we’ll look to the past and to the present to identify some possible steps you can take for the company and for your own growth.
InterExchange Working Abroad Program Now Accepting Applications for Internships in ArgentinaInterExchange's Working Abroad program (www.workingabroad.org) has now begun accepting applications for the newly-created Intern in Argentina Program. The Intern in Argentina program is for college students and young professionals who wish to gain international work experience while learning about the culture and language of Argentina.
Ethical LeadershipAs an entrepreneur you are in a perfect place to create the business you’ve always wanted to be a part of. Your legacy can be the creation of a workplace that people LOVE to work in. You can create a company that is not only profitable, but one that develops people. You contribute to their life as they contribute to yours.
A deeper understanding of the interdependence of organizational effectiveness and ethical behavior can offer new insights into simple (not easy) and cost effective ways of improving the bottom line while increasing morale and product/service quality. Ethics can an engine for success!
All Hands on Deck – A Team Approach to Disaster PlanningFailure to prepare for a disaster could shut down your organization for an extended period, threatening its existence. As reported by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2006, up to 40 percent of small businesses do not reopen after a major disaster like a flood, wildfire, tornado, or earthquake.
While the actual collateral damage varied in all of these events, the overall affect on employee perceptions of the organization lingers. Some businesses, despite the devastation, tried to help employees, while others did nothing. Several of HR Solutions’ clients have shared with us their experiences and how they approached the people element in disaster planning and recovery.
The Odds Are in Your Favor – Attracting & Retaining the Motivated Gaming Employee Turnover is hard to miss in the Gaming industry. The latest data supplied by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states the highest turnover by far is still in the Accommodation and Food Services sector at 56.4% and the Leisure and Hospitality sector at 52.2%. These sectors also saw the highest increase in turnover from the previous year, with Leisure and Hospitality, up 5.4%. The down side of the “Hospitality Mentality” is that all of the retention strategies and talent management best practices seem to get lost in the “acceptable levels” of turnover.
Joan Lloyd`s HR Words of Advice: Threat of Cuts Demoralizes StaffWhen a company announces it will layoff X number of employees within the next year, how do you keep up morale in the company and get the job done effectively? Joan Lloyd shares her answers.
Human Capital Institute and Sequent Offer 'Managing Across Generations' Networking EventThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and think tank that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, and Sequent Inc., a consulting and outsourcing services firm helping organizations improve corporate performance through the integration of people strategies, process management and technology, will host an expert presentation on managing across generations at a November 12, 2008 B-School Network and Learn event, to take place at Franklin University.
David E. Branch Joins ICon Professional Service as Vice President Business StrategiesDavid E. Branch Joins ICon Professional Service as Vice President Business Strategies
Human Resource Options for Today’s Workforce Achilles Group Announces Outsourced HR Solution Human Resource Options for Today’s Workforce Achilles Group Announces Outsourced HR Solution that Saves Executives 20% of Their Time, Improves Workforce Performance at Least 5%, and Reduces Administrative Burden 20 – 60%
Given the economy, entrepreneurs and small businesses are increasingly turning to outsourced providers.
15 Misconceptions on Overtime: Controlling Overtime Pay with Automated Time and Labor ManagementSerious fines are being aimed at thousands of companies across the country. The DOL is definitely paying attention. How can you protect your company? What can you do to ensure your procedures are correct? Join ADP, renowned FLSA expert, Vicki M. Lambert and Lisa Disselkamp, a recognized authority on workforce management technology, as they reveal -- and bust -- the 15 most common myths around FLSA overtime. You’ll also learn how you can control overtime pay with an automated time and labor management system in place.
Building a Recognition CultureWe have all experienced the positive impact of recognition in our lives. In athletics, a word of praise from our coach vaulted us to higher levels of performance, and the pursuit of a diploma made us bury our heads in our textbooks. But often in the workplace, recognition is overlooked as schedules become increasingly busier. Working in a culture that does not support recognition can lead to burnout, decreased performance, demotivation and even reduced profitability. In this seminar you'll learn strategies for aligning your employee recognition initiative with corporate objectives and you'll get a step-by-step guide for implementing a strategic employee recognition program.
Helping Employees Fully Understand–and Leverage – their Total Rewards at Hannaford Bros. CoHannaford Bros. Co. was making significant investments in comp and benefits, but surveys showed that a large percentage of the workforce lacked true understanding of their total rewards. Additionally, the fast growing supermarket / pharmacy chain wanted to be more aggressive in attracting and retaining talent – particularly in the highly competitive pharmacist market. Join Chad Flynn, Hannaford’s Director of Compensation and HR Technology, for a firsthand account of how Hannaford leveraged on-demand total rewards technology to meet these challenges head on.
Verified Person launches green I-9 Verification ServiceVerified Person announces its product to handle all I-9 workflow needs from completion to retention. The best part is, it's great for your green policy.
Don’t be Duped by Bad Background Data: Top 10 Tips for Tackling Screening ReportsDo you understand how the data that is pulled for your pre-employment background checks? For example, are you confused about whether or not a national criminal check is thorough and up-to-date—because sometimes it is and sometimes it isn’t. Don’t be duped by your vendor. Attend this seminar to learn how data is pulled for background checks so you can purchase your background data confidently and strengthen your own hiring decisions.
Behavior and the Bottom Line: New Research on Coaching, Conflict & Managerial PerformanceResearch and experience have proven a definitive link between learning programs and objective performance measures such as revenue and profit. This 40-minute webinar reveals new research on the impact of coaching in the workplace, conflict and provides an eye-opening look at how managers perform from the perspective of their direct reports and senior executives. You’ll learn specific ways to improve the overall performance of your organization.
Knowledge Infusion One of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Minneapolis Twin Cities AreaHR consulting firm's strong growth over the past three years earns the #3 rank on the Minneapolis-St.Paul Business Journal Fast 50
Everyone Benefits – How Resorts International Saved Millions of DollarsCapitalizing upon their Employee Engagement Survey results and action planning process, Resort’s International discovered an ace up their sleeve and found a way to put millions of dollars of benefits expenditures back in their pocket.
Relationship Building: Top 5 Tips to Developing Quality Network ContactsRelationships are best built by offering information, ideas, resources, advice, support, and connections without any strings attached. By utilizing the following five tips, you will become known as a "go-to" person and your network will grow dramatically. Those you help will spend time saying good things about you; others will seek you out. As your good reputation grows, other people will help you, and sales connections will follow.
The View from the Middle: Musings of a Gen X ManagerAs a member of Gen X, I find it rather interesting to hear that many corporations and organizational development professionals are worried if my generation will actually step up and fill the void of retiring Traditionalists and Boomers. Yet, if I had a dime for every time I heard we need to cater to the Millennials to meet this void, I’d have a whole lot of dimes. It’s not that hard to feel like I am trapped in a bad episode of the Brady Bunch and Gen Xers are cast as the whiny middle child Jan moaning– “Millennials. Millennials. Millennials.”
As Holidays Approach, CalChamber Reminds Businesses of Ways to Prevent Sexual Harassment at WorkCalChamber’s CalBizCentral offers online harassment prevention information and training to comply with state law.
Can a Virtual Career Fair Help You with Your Campus Recruitment?CACEE, the Canadian Association for Career Educators and Employers, and
VirtualVU (www.virtualvu.com), HR.com’s partner for virtual events, have partnered to engage you in a discussion on Virtual Career Fairs - Can they help you with your campus recruitment?
During this webcast you will learn what a Virtual Career Fair is, and how other organizations are using it to address recruitment challenges.
Learn how a Virtual Career Fair may address some of your campus recruitment challenges. Such as:
• Differentiating your organization to attract the best talent
• Reaching Generation Y how they want to be reached
• Finding time and money to visit all the schools that you want to recruit from
Putting a Price on Performance ReviewsRecent studies reveal a direct connection between excelling at talent management and improved corporate financial results. Turning performance reviews from an annual headache into an automated, smooth-running, ongoing process can reap measurable returns.
Immigration Visa Options – Is the L-1 Visa a Fit for your Organization?With the recent rise in H-1B visa applications and a mandated cap of only 65,000 available each year, many employers are now looking at alternatives to the H-1B to ensure they can fill critical positions. This session will introduce one of the fastest growing options for multinational companies – the L1 visa – reviewing the requirements, limitations and additional considerations for companies including best practices and the use of technology to develop a recruitment and retention advantage for their organization.
Employer Branding in Stormy Times; The Leadership ImperativeEmployers today must address the “need to know” among talented prospects. We’ll look at the three main attributes of an employer brand and describe how each needs to change within today’s economic climate.
Austin Open4Business Conference Offers Recession-Proof Strategies for BusinessesAustin Open4Business, the only local conference focused exclusively on delivering expert, high-impact growth strategies for small to mid-sized businesses, announces its second annual one-day event on November 11th at the new Norris Conference Center.
Managing Employee Mobility in a Declining Real Estate MarketKeeping your relocation program running smoothly is becoming an increasing challenge in light of the declining real estate market. This seminar will provide tips to keep your relocation policies on track and steps that you can take to overcome other relocation challenges.
IHRIM LAUNCHES WEB 2.0 COMMUNITY FOR MEMBERSCORE to Facilitate Online Networking, Collaboration
Nomination Process for HROA Europe’s Third Annual Awards Officially OpensThis Year’s Awards Will Recognize the Best Thought Leaders, Relationships and Overall Contributions for Accomplishments in HR Transformation and Outsourcing
Managing Risk of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ViolationsIn 2007, the Department of Labor collected nearly $220 million in back wages for over 341,000 workers. Most of this involved employer violations of minimum wage and overtime laws. So, understanding and complying with labor statutes and time-keeping requirements is essential for organizations of all sizes and types
Setting Up an Effective Recruiting Function in HealthcareThere is no shortage of resumes on the Internet today and most organizations are inundated with hundreds of potential candidates. But quantity does not equate to quality and having the right people and systems in place are imperative to a successful recruiting department. In this session, we’ll talk about remedies to department functionality issues, as well as discuss what leading organizations are practicing to help resolve them.
Driving HR in a Changing Global EnvironmentWhat drives HR in a changing global environment? This presentation will help you answer this question by looking at resource myths surrounding shifting trends in the workforce, labor skills and labor shortages. We will examine how to use these trends for reporting, workforce planning and employment branding to illuminate strategic business solutions for overall workforce transformation and planning.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Can I return to my old job?Once you've left a company, can you ever go back? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Hired For One Task But Forced to do AnotherJoan Lloyd shares her advice to someone who was hired for one job and did well. Now, everything has changed and the duties are not what they used to be.
BACKSTABBERS LOSE!Learn three important do's for getting ahead in the workplace without backstabbing, gossiping, playing politics, being curt, sarcastic, rude or discounting. Misuse of power or abuse of co-workers are signs of insecurity. Use these strategies to make a positive difference and strengthen your team.
Failure to Negotiate is a Sure No-Win You negotiate your way through every day. If your negotiating style is actually passive acquiescence, you are likely just missing the skills that can change your contribution at work, your success...and your confidence. Failing to negotiate is one quick way to get nowhere and feel resentment doing it! Learn these skills now.
Use People Skills to Sharpen Your Competitive EdgeWe're not born with people skills. We learn them. And, wise leaders and entrepreneurs realize the investment in honing people skills is key to their continued success. Your competitive edge IS in your people, no matter what service or product your business offers. Four areas to check to see how you can sharpen that competitive edge!
WHAT TO DO FIRST WHEN FEAR HITS YOUR WORKPLACEIn turbulent economic times, fear arrives. Anxiety follows. Can irritability be far behind?
In this article, Dr. Rhoberta Shaler, psychologist, consultant, coach and author, offers very practical tips for managing workplace anxiety. Use these strategies to avoid unnecessary conflict and upset. Catch it quick so it doesn't spill over into your home life!
Rethinking hourly recruitmentThe fourth in a series of SnagAJob.com hourly hiring webcasts, this online learning session focuses on giving you the tools and insights you need to target specific job seeker niches and demographics. With these resources and lessons, you’ll be able to expand upon the hourly recruitment building blocks explored in previous webcasts.
Retention and Productivity StudyNew study by Triple Creek Associates shows strong positive correlation between participation in web-based mentoring programs and factors related to employee retention and productivity.
NorthgateArinso’s global BPO services qualify as “Powered by SAP”SAP certifies the quality of NorthgateArinso’s worldwide human capital management service delivery network
Dallas-Based Apex Global Partners, Inc. Launches Major Expansion of Its Aviation DivisionApex Global Partners announces the opening of its new aviation insurance office in Charleston, South Carolina and the appointment of Paul Gingrich as Vice President.
Dresser & Associates Names Dan Fahey HRMS Regional ManagerDan Fahey, a former Senior Technical Support Representative from Sage Software, joins Dresser bringing 10 years of Abra HRMS knowledge.
The Hackett Group Expands in Asia-Pacific RegionNewly-Hired Practice Leader to Serve Australia, Singapore & New Zealand;
Alliance with LNH, Inc. Will Drive South Korean Efforts
How smart companies are using the web 2.0 to drive employee engagement across global workforcesNo matter what the business model, people are the firm’s primary source of competitive advantage. In our hyper-competitive, global economy it is the attitudes and actions of employees that can spark innovation, ignite growth and sustain customer loyalty. So when it comes to capturing the emotional and intellectual commitment of their workers, how are some HR leaders increasing motivational impact while reducing costs? How are firms aligning their employee recognition efforts with the strategic direction of their firm? They are using the web. While the internet will never replace a pat on the back, it has helped progressive companies create a culture of recognition across global audiences. This
presentation will examine how the web is used to optimize outcomes, increase insight, lower costs,improve controls and give HR executives a bigger seat at the planning table.
Increased Need for Knowledge Transfer within OrganizationsDuring Triple Creek Associates’ 2008 Open Mentoring® Summit in Denver, attendees were polled on a variety of topics related to their work. Answers from these 49 mentoring leaders, representing 28 organizations and governmental agencies, revealed an inside look at what organizations of all kinds are dealing with today.
Appreciated acknowledgments come in all shapes"What's the incentive for your employees to go the extra mile?" When they see that simple, appreciated acknowledgments come in all shapes
Managing a Difficult Boss (Part I)How big is the problem?
A difficult boss is the greatest obstacle most workers will encounter in their professional life. The unmanaged impact of a daily encounter with him or her can be devastating to a person's career, worth, health and overall well-being.
A short article such as this is insufficient for exploring the range of impact a difficult boss can have on an individual or organization. So we will explore only two aspects "health and financial impacts."
There is hardly a more potent and pervasive workplace stressor than a difficult supervisor. A recent survey by Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) identified employment issues as the third main source of stress in American life.2 SkillSoft, a leading online learning provider, commissioned a third party to examine the top ten stressors and irritants in the workplace. Six of the ten irritants "managers changing their minds about what they want, lack of support from managers, pressure from managers, feeling put upon by managers, interruptions by managers and bullying behavior by managers" are related to the boss's action or behavior.3 All of these issues could be managed in a healthy relationship with an effective boss.
Phony Is as Phony SpeaksRichard Cavalier walks through the grammar of the workforce.
Leading Your Workforce During an Economic CrisisIn the days and weeks since the economy began tanking, the workforce has been on an emotional roller coaster. Some people have fallen to terrible lows of fear, uncertainty, and frustration. On and on it goes. While no one knows the outcome of our current situation, one fact is indisputable: the out-of-control emotions and the financial condition of our employees will have a tremendous impact on worker motivation, employee retention, and productivity.
Emportal to Demonstrate its Unique Approach to Human Resource Management at Upcoming HR Technology Optimization and Synergy in Strategic Talent ManagementOrganizations make significant investments in HR and talent management programs and practices, but are those investments optimized to create the greatest effect where it matters most? Do different programs work together to create synergy? John Boudreau, author of Beyond HR: The New Science of Human Capital, along with Harvard Business Publishing will discuss the emerging decision science for talent, and its implications for the next breakthroughs in talent management investments.
Healthiest Workplace Challenge 2009 – Change Your Life And WinThe Healthiest Workplace Challenge provides companies with the opportunity to learn how to implement a plan with its employees that will make a significant impact on performance, costs, and the bottom line.
Learn how you can make changes in the following three key areas that will result in a significant impact on your company’s performance:
1. Employee Health & Wellness
2. Strong Leadership
3. The Ability to Manage Change
Join us. Learn how you can participate against other companies of comparable size and/
or industry. Each month, results will be published showing who is winning in each key
area. At the end of The Challenge, our panel of judges will select and award prizes to
the companies in each key area who have achieved the best results. The grand prize and
Healthiest Workplace title will be awarded to the overall challenge winner.
Nvolve Limited Launch New Microsoft Module to Courseware CatalogueNvolve Limited have this week launched another module “Desktop Application – IT Training” to there growing suite of courses. Nvolve Limited continually upgrades their courses taking into account customers changing needs and requirements in order to fulfil these needs and ensure that customers are satisfied and quality is never compromised. Nvolve select courses based on customers preferences and add to their suite of courses on an ongoing basis.
Most HR Buyers Turn to Internet First When Seeking Products and Services,Says New HRmarketer.com Latest trend report covers increased use of Internet, Web 2.0 and social networking technologies
E-Learning and Business GrowthThis webinar will present findings from unique research which explored the use of e-learning in six high-growth companies, all of which had annual revenue growth exceeding 10% for three or more consecutive years. You'll learn how these companies use learning technology for efficient and effective delivery of learning resources, why leadership development is a key area of investment, and the role of governance in aligning with business goals. You'll also learn the best practices for accelerating e-learning maturity and the adoption of on-demand solutions, with particular focus on performance consulting and use of shared services. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the research report, The Business Benefits of E-Learning in High-Growth Companies.
HRmarketer Trends Survey: HR Buyers Turn to Internet FirstMost HR Buyers Turn to Internet First When Seeking Products and Services, Says New HRmarketer.com Survey
Latest trend report covers increased use of Internet, Web 2.0 and social networking technologies
45 Companies Scheduled to Announce New Products at Next Week’s HR Technology® Conference in ChicagoSuccessFactors, Taleo, Watson Wyatt, Saba, Kenexa, Halogen Plan Announcements
Talent Acquisition Strategies: Research Findings and Trends for Best-In-Class PerformanceIn partnership with the landmark research report published by the Aberdeen Group, this webcast will highlight the value and importance placed on today’s talent acquisition programs, and the critical role they play in attracting and retaining skilled workers. A shortage of skilled talent in the workforce, and changing demographics within the organization, are making it increasingly difficult to align skills on hand with the business at hand. Join us for an informative discussion that will walk you through the essential ingredients required for a successful talent acquisition strategy. The research will highlight the proper mix of process, organizational knowledge, technology, and performance metrics to produce top results.
Corporate Social Responsibility: Connecting to Employees and Creating Sustainable BusinessThis presentation will cover the impact that an organization’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts can have on its employees. We will also discuss the results of a recently conducted global research study that examined the effect of CSR efforts on an organization’s current and future employees.
Spectrum adds Coral Springs as clientThe City of Coral Springs, Fla., recently chose Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corporation to automate its HR functions with the best-in-class iVantage® integrated HR system. The city will look to interface iVantage with SunGard financial software.
WorldAPP Again Ranked Among Software Leaders Growth of more than 300 percent since 2003 earned WorldAPP a spot at No. 89 on Inc.'s 2008 roster of fast-track success stories.
StartupNation Announces Top 20 Dorm-Based Businesses for 2008From Virginia to Ohio and California, Leading Collegiate Entrepreneurs Are Recognized for Business Achievement
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: If You Want to Keep Your Job, You Better Vote for Candidate XWhen your political view differs with your boss', should you be intimidated into voting for their candidate? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Didn’t you get the memo? How Great Communication Practices Impact the WorkplaceAs we all know, communication is essential for all organizations. Unfortunately, many organizations struggle to provide proper communication to their employees. Firms that communicate effectively are approximately four times more likely to have high levels of employee engagement than organizations that fall short of effective communications.
Contact Singapore - Exciting Career Opportunities Open Up in Singapore Contact Singapore will be organizing two major career events to Australian and Australia-based talent in the months of September and October.
Guide your HRMS Strategy Using the “HR Maturity Model”Budgeting for and adopting HRMS technology can be especially challenging for growing small and mid-sized organizations. This Webcast will discuss how and why both the HR function matures and HRMS needs change as organizations grow and evolve. Key HRMS drivers will be examined. Attendees will leave with the knowledge and tools to assess their organization’s current HR maturity level and HRMS drivers so they can develop more successful short- and long-term HRMS strategies.