Blogs / 2005 / December

"Off-the-clock" conduct is increasingly resulting in costs to employers. Additionally, off-duty conduct that has long added to cost for employers (such as smoking or other unhealthy conduct) is now being identified and measured. In an att... More...

Your organization´s human capital is its most valuable resource. How many times have you heard this? Yet, how are your people used within your organization to maximize their potential and most benefit the organization? Consider the FORCE as ... More...

There´s good news for many employees. Despite tight merit budgets and relatively flat pay raises this year, companies are prepared to provide slightly more bonus cash to their workforce. According to a new survey from Mercer Human Resource C... More...

I love to steal. Good ideas, that is. At the inflection point of a new year, I see all kinds of great exercises from fellow coaches on summarizing the past year and setting goals for the new year. My thanks to the following coaches ... More...

QUESTION: "Preparing for Politically Charged Meetings" Dear Merry, I am a VP of Human Resources in a major manufacturing company responsible for an $800 million division. I was recently promoted from Organizational Development. I have ... More...

Coaches by their very definition are teachers. The great ones Â - coaches and teachers that is - always seem to end up with a sphere of influence larger than they originally intended. Coaches by their very definition are teachers. The great ones&nb... More...

At one meeting of the Board of the Peter Drucker Foundation, I asked Peter, "You have written so much about mission - what is your mission?" He laughed and replied, "My mission is to help other people achieve their goals - assumin... More...

Foreign companies can face difficulties when acquiring and assimilating Korean companies into their own organizations. A significant obstacle is the strength and militancy of labor unions in Korea. With any merger or acquisition, there wi... More...

The Chinese State Administration of Taxation (SAT) began its crackdown on income tax evasion when Circular 120, Administrative Measures for PRC Individual Income Tax, took effect on October 1, 2005. Circular 120, issued in July 2005, outlines a... More...

In April 2006, Japanese companies will be required to give their employees the option to work until they turn 65. Revisions to the Law Concerning the Stabilization of Employment for the Aged in 2004 included provisions for raising the retiremen... More...

Increase of 6.7% predicted for 2006 Employers shift cost to plan members who use the most services, but also provide them with more support Fewer small employers offer coverage in 2005, despite availability of low-cost consumer-directed healt... More...

Hiring often slows down during December but job hunting can be red hot, especially if you take advantage of all the opportunities to network. With more parties and social gatherings, you will have more occasions to mingle. As you casually chitchat re... More...

The number of short-term international assignments is increasing, but 25% of multinationals surveyed do not have a benefits policy for globally mobile employees. Developing global leadership skills and launching international business ventures a... More...

Many employees are now expected to take on the workload of more than one person, according to a survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting. Only 55% of the people surveyed say there are enough people in their department to handle the workload.&... More...

"You ride a motorcycle? Oh that´s so dangerous!" "You want to start your own business? That´s terribly risky." "You want to go where? But that´s so far." "You want a new what? Now, that´s not very practical." Any of this s... More...

Recognizing employees on a regular basis has been proven to curb absenteeism, reduce turnover and increase productivity and morale. At year-end, with or without bonus money, show your employees they are appreciated and valued. ... More...

So, you´re playing in the big leagues now. You are involved in high-stakes, high-return, multi-faceted sales, but has something changed? Are you finding that the skills that won sales for you in the past just aren´t working as effectively... More...

I had an extraordinary experience recently. I hosted a relaxing Thanksgiving dinner for my family. Yes, relaxing. And no, we didn't have it catered or eat out at a restaurant. It was a home-cooked meal (mostly). My husband and I noticed the lack o... More...

More than half(53 percent) of global executives surveyed believe their boss is the hardest person to buy a holiday gift for, according to the latest Executive Quiz from Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), the premier provider of executive search, ou... More...

Managers frequently say that directing people can be a challenging task. There can be hard situations in conversations when managers try to direct people. What should you do when an employee reacts defensively and does not acknowledge the point you a... More...

There´s no doubt about it: The way you live affects your health. So why then are far too many people not making the behavioral changes they need to make? Nearly 67 percent of American adults are overweight or obese; 60 percent... More...

You may have heard about the explosion in coaching, people seeking to teach others proven methods for success in work and life. Given this growing number of styles and areas of coaching, it may be worthwhile to return to the basics and look at ... More...

Internal HR departments can often become overwhelmed when faced with urgent volume hiring needs in concert with their core responsibilities. RPO enables organizations to effectively meet their escalating needs for high-performance talent while dramat... More...

Now that I´ve introduced myself, I´d like to share some of my broad thoughts about the coaching industry and my perspective on executive coaching. The coaching market can be a very confusing place for HR to navigate. Coac... More...

The future of Summary Plan Descriptions or SPDs The Future of Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD) A recent court case decision, Collingsworth versus AIG Life Insurance Company, may render SPDs to be of no use in the future. A federal judge in Texas, ... More...

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News

Employer or 'Big Brother'- 'Can I be Fired for What I do on My Own Time?

May the FORCE Be With Your People Resource

Employers Poised to Offer Bigger Bonuses

Six Questions For the New Year

Ask the Coach - Issue 2: How to Prepare for Politically Charged Meetings

Lessons Learned from Notre Dame and USC

Tribute to Peter Drucker (1909 - 2005)

Korean Labor Unions Pose Problems for Foreign Companies

China Cracks Down on Income Tax Evasion with New Regulation

Companies Working to Comply with the New Retirement Age in Japan

Health Benefit Cost Slows for a Third Year, Rising just 6.1% in 2005

Holiday Season is the Perfect Time for Networking

Survey: Trends in Benefits for Globally Mobile Employees

Survey Shows Employees Have ´Unreasonable' Workloads

Well-Intentioned Messages: It's For Your Own Good!

Top 10 ways to Thank your Employees without Breaking the Bank

Winning Strategies to Succeed in Complex Sales

Secrets to a Great Holiday Season

When It Comes to Holiday Gifts, Professionals Fret Most over Boss

Constructive and Activating Management Techniques

Viral Marketing...As A Wellness Tool

What is Positive Psychology Coaching?

Recruitment Process Outsourcing: Transforming End-to-End Talent Acquisition

Coaching -- the industry

SPDs

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	Online Overload: The Perfect Candidates Are Out There - If You Can Find Them

	Cartus Global Survey Shows Trend to Shorter-Term International Relocation Assignments

	Rewards, Vacation and Perks Are Passé; Canadians Care Most About Cash