Blogs / 2006 / February

Anyone visiting the main page of the HR.com website will see yet another reminder that the HR technology marketplace is becoming more integrated. Anyone visiting the main page of the HR.com website will see yet another reminder that the... More...

In this job searching tip, we ll discuss how increasing your level of expertise can help you compete with cheap overseas labor. The whole trend towards outsourcing is scary to people in many industries. But the truth is some kinds of outsourcing are ... More...

Congratulations! You were appointed to your first management position. You're getting new business cards, a raise and a bigger workstation. Your boss spelled out your new duties, too. It's a cause for celebration! But it's also a cause for caution... More...

That´s right, assume they are wrong. Some will be correct but most will not so if you want to bet with the odds, you´ll come out ahead my way. What do I mean? I mean that when you read an article in the media over the next fe... More...

Based on the following headlines: Boards Tie CEO Pay More Tightly to Performance Outgoing executives still reap a profit A Major Perk For Executives Takes A Big Hit ...you can conclude that: Executive pay is going up Executive... More...

The European Union (EU) Parliament, as part of an anti-terrorism and anti-crime initiative, has approved a Directive that requires service providers to retain records of all Internet messages and telephone calls they handle. Similar action is likely ... More...

The search process for senior positions is long and intense - from defining a role and writing a job description, to articulating the characteristics of the ideal candidate, to screening resumes, interviewing candidates, and checking references, to m... More...

In one of my moments of pondering, I wondered just what is a thought leader and how can I get to be one? The term "thought leader" is prominent across the business landscape. Not only is it a key term in this online resource, it is also found all o... More...

Associations, non-profits, and other membership-based organizations primarily depend on volunteers for governance and operations. It seems like a cliche: to make an organization a successful organization, its members have to get actively involved. It... More...

I am eyeing a technology purchase-one of those new PDA/cell phone contraptions currently called a SmartPhone. I have been using a Palm-based PDA/cell phone for a couple of years and love it. Now the gadget manufacturer has a Windows-Mobile based uni... More...

Diversity is to be an organization-wide, systemic, pluralistic state of being; a condition to exist and persist throughout every aspect of an organization. We think it but dare not say it...publicly, anyway. "We reach out because of our diversity i... More...

I've talked to a lot of people over the years who have tried to crack the proverbial nut and sell to the Federal government. Some have been very successful, some not so much. Next week in Washington D.C. the FOSE show will focus on the needs of the ... More...

Build up your recruitment toolbox with a database of potential and current social network inventory. Last week I mentioned that a Social Networking Guru is the first tool you need to build your recruitment campaign in the social networking world. Th... More...

The workplace landscape has changed significantly over the last decade. The mere fact that we have four different generations at work creates several challenges. Add to that the fact that individuals in each generation have a different value system a... More...

One of the largest sexual harassment lawsuits ever brought against a corporation was filed January 9, 2006 in the United States District Court in Manhattan. The suit was filed by six women bankers at Dresdner Klienwort Wasserstein Services; the Ameri... More...

Co-authored by Andrew Longman and Howard Guttman Less than half (47%) of their organization's projects always/often meet their goals, said respondents to a nationwide survey, and only one-third (33)% are always/often completed on time and on budge... More...

Co-authored by Howard Guttman and Andrew Longman Less than half (47%) of their organization's projects always/often meet their goals, said respondents to a nationwide survey, and only one-third (33)% are always/often completed on time and on budge... More...

If you are called upon to provide your expertise in foreign lands...lucky you! What a wonderful and broadening experience to enhance your cultural and professional capabilities. However, it is not easy to find the right references or resources ... More...

"The diameter of each day is measured by the stretch of thought not by the rising and setting of the sun." -- Henry Ward Beecher There is clear recognition within HR professionals and Learning professionals alike that for any strategic... More...

I attended a coaching workshop this past weekend where one of the themes was declaring our breakdowns-the place where we know we are incompetent. Everyone is incompetent in something. We don t want to admit it. Especially me. I thrive on ... More...

I had a fascinating interview today with Ken Barry, SVP Human Resources of Homestore Inc. Homestore has replaced performance appraisals with Five Conversations. Thinking Outside the Box: Replacing Performance Appraisals ... More...

University students are early adopters of technology. As a result, university IT departments must be proactive in assessing IT requirements. A review of the emerging trends in technology use among students indicates that network management and storag... More...

Integrating Social Networking into your recruitment plan is made easier by adding a few items to your recruitment toolbox. Â Integrating Social Networking into your recruitment plan is made easier by adding a few items to your recruitment toolbox.&... More...

Not only are sweethearts still enjoying the afterglow of whatever cupid delivered, organizations are becoming increasingly comfortable with the notion of love at work. Not only are sweethearts still enjoying the afterglow of whatever cupid delivere... More...

Adapted from Virginia Employment Law Letter, written by attorneys at the law firm LeClair Ryan An employee starts a fight on the job, gets injured, and files for workers' comp benefits. Outrageous, you say! But what if fighting is part of his jo... More...

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News

Integrated Human Capital Management and Competencies

Competing with Outsourced Labor through Increased Expertise

What They Don't Tell You About Being A First-Time Manager

Advice for This Year's Executive Compensation Season: Assume the Reported Numbers are Wrong

Take This Executive Compensation Quiz

EU Demands Service Providers Retain Internet and Phone Records

The Reference Check: More Than a Formality

What I Want to Be If I Grow Up...On Thought Leadership

Spokes in a Wheel

E-Mail At Three Inches, Squared

Subjective Qualifiers

The FOSE show...

Taking Inventory of Your Social Networking Capital

Shifting the Role of the HR Staff from Transactional to Strategic

Largest Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Points Out Need for Training

National Survey Results on Success of Project Teams

National Survey Results on Success of Project Teams

Conquering Cross Cultural Challenges

You want what? Sponsorship at the "C" level!

Breakdowns

Thinking Outside the Box: Replacing Performance Appraisals

Universities: Invest in Networking and Storage to Meet Student Demand

Three Tools for Social Networking

Love is in the air!

Sometimes Fighting is Part of the Job

	Good Guy = Bad Manager :: Bad Guy = Good Manager. Is it a Myth?

	Base Pay Increases Remain Steady in 2007, Mercer Survey Finds

	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