Blogs / 2006 / March

New opportunities, new risks Is it better to have your headquarters in Chicago or Seattle? Should you open a regional office in Shanghai or Sydney? What advantages are there in having multiple manufacturing plants in Eastern Europe and... More...

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations are long-term investments. The ultimate success of an implementation depends on what happens after the implementation is completed. Organizations must assess their own maturity in addition to the cap... More...

Would it surprise you if I told you that the very first thing I teach senior executives in my coaching practice is how to breathe? It´s true. As executives in today´s fast paced environment we are constantly shifting gear... More...

QUESTION: How to Develop a Strategic Focus? Dear Merry, I am newly promoted from Director of Human Resources where I had a lot of tactical responsibility, to Vice President of HR. In my new position I report to the Chief Operating Offic... More...

To promote better health care, people need to become more responsible and better consumers. Health Care in the Future The recurring theme for April´s Benefit Vertical will be health care and although we will concentrate on cost containment,... More...

While I am hard-pressed to name one athlete and his or her accomplishment within three years, eleven-and-a-half months between Olympic events, I avidly watched all two weeks of sports coverage during the events. Written March 13, 2006. I write t... More...

One of the issues with HR metrics and measurement is that there is no agreed upon body of knowledge that defines the area. To a large extent, HR metrics and measurement are still bound by functional silos. It is not clear that we would agree on the... More...

This week's blog - making sense of vendor service offerings is a full-time job, Google's $90 million lawsuit, and understanding online advertising. Hello from Denver! The average HR practitioner must be so confused with what s... More...

It sure is interesting seeing how many things are noted as the 7 of whatever. The 7 Habits, the 7 Wonders, the 7th Heaven, and so the list goes on... It´s also interesting to note that Psychologist Howard Gardner identified 7 di... More...

Everyone loves a win-win situation. Kenexa and Springboard Forward have recently developed a partnership that creates a win/win all around. The partnership focuses on measuring the impact of Springboard´s programs on employee engagement and c... More...

This is the third in a seven part series based on our manager's boot camp. Part 1 focused on the ten hardest things about managing people. Part 2 focused on the principles and tactics we teach managers. In Part III, we focus on the most common obstac... More...

A large number of IT projects fail because the project manager doesn't understand that communication is a major component of a successful project. The communication strategy is intimately linked with change management. The best way to approach commun... More...

Managers overseeing the performance of others need to start thinking of themselves as investment managers. Few managers think of their employees as investments, but that's what they are, especially since employers will no longer have the luxury of tr... More...

Dear Joan: Just wondering if you could send some information to help me. I am the employee you describe in your article . We have received a new computer system within our traffic department. I have picked up on it extremely well.... More...

It was humorous timing that the morning news on March 15th contained pay updates for both theCEO of Apple Computer, Steve Jobs, and theCEO of Expedia, Dara Khosrowshahi. Mr. Jobs´ salary continues to be $1 per year as it has been for ... More...

Professional Development is a broad term that I will use to capture the planning that professionals might do for: building skills and competencies, increasing their value to an organization, and, keeping themselves enthused, energized and vibrant dur... More...

Walk into any office, airport or other heavily populated business environment in North America today and you will immediately see a diverse mosaic of people fleeting about with briefcases and laptops to and from their business appointments. In his mo... More...

The creation and evolution of cable television has revolutionized television advertising. By creating networks and shows for almost every target market imaginable, advertisers have been able to fine-tune their messages to address the specific needs o... More...

Leaders have a fundamental responsibility to be clear. By the same token, the future is unknown to a large degree, and to pretend that we can completely control the future is crazy. What do employees most need to know to contribute to organizational ... More...

Excerpted from Maryland Employment Law Letter, written by attorneys at the law firm Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P. A recent opinion from the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (the federal court that covers AZ, CA, NV, ID, OR, WA, MT) s... More...

Excerpted from New Hampshire Employment Law Letter, written by attorneys at the law firm Sulloway & Hollis, P.L.L.C. Q: I have a question that seems to have puzzled most agencies I've queried and feel like I can't get a straight answer. I ha... More...

On the upside, seven percent more companies are paying attention to HR metrics this year than last year - a good sign since as the adage goes, "You can´t manage what you don´t measure." However, our survey panel of senior busine... More...

There is a growing concern among U.S. academia, government, and private industry that the pool of "home grown" math and science practitioners is shrinking. In my February 10th blog I mentioned that there is a growing concern among U.S. academia, go... More...

My take on a large annual trade show called the Federal Office Systems Exposition (FOSE) in Washington, DC. I recently attended-thanks to HR.com-a large annual trade show called the Federal Office Systems Exposition (FOSE) in Washington, DC. See my ... More...

Best practices for fiduciaries to follow in meeting their responsibilities. Best Practices for Fiduciaries Last week on a webcast I talked about Fiduciary Responsibilities under ERISA. For the benefit of those whose missed it,... More...

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News

The New Global Workforce: Putting the Right People in the Right Places

Gauge Maturity to Guarantee ERP Success

The Power of the Breath

Ask the Coach - Issue 8: How to Develop a Strategic Focus

Health Care

Hi, Performing Teams (Yes...This Is A Play-on-Words)

Does it make sense to look at HR metrics and measurement as a discipline?

Understanding Vendor Service Offerings and Online Advertising

The 8th Type of Intelligence

Supporting Learning Through Partnerships

Lessons from the Manager's Boot Camp, Part III: The Most Common Obstacles Preventing Managers From B

Champion Clear Communications for Project Wins

Managing Your Human Capital Portfolio

Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Take the Edge Off

How Much Did That CEO Earn?

Professional Development; Body and Soul

How Can Effective Diversity Management Skills Help You Seize Opportunities Towards Greater Productiv

Achieving Diversity Recruiting Success with Targeted Marketing

On The Need To Be Clear

Don't tell mom! ADA Requirements and 'Broken Telephone'

Can employees on H-1B visas be laid off?

HR Metrics: The Good, the Bad and the Confusing

Employment Brand and the Robot

Being FOSE

Best Practices for Fiduciaries

	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