Blogs / 2008 / March

When things get stressful, we often throw out phrases automatically to try and get beyond the issues for the moment without really doing what is right. But often these phrases don’t do much to help in the moment and don’t’ solve the true issues eithe... More...

The Power of a Team A man was walking along a road and he came to the beginning of a steep hill. At the bottom of the hill was a farmer with a heavily loaded wagon. A tiny donkey was hitched up to the yoke in front of the cart. The man asked the ... More...

I'm told that many, even most companies maintain thick employee handbooks jam-packed with all shapes and types of rulesrules about when you come to work and when you leave, rules about how often you get a break, rules about coarse language, rules ab... More...

Did you know that 40% of premature deaths in the United States are caused by preventable lifestyle habits? In fact, according to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the U.S. spent $2 trillion dollars on healthcare in 2004 alone - and most... More...

In the past, the candidate intake process consisted of collecting existing information (via applications and resumes), generating new information (via assessments and interviews) and confirming information (via reference and background checks). Each... More...

On March 29, people around the world participated in Earth Hour – one hour during which non-essential lights and appliances are unplugged in an effort to draw attention to environmental issues. For me, this hour acted as a reminder of how many appli... More...

Why do people leave teams and organizations? The # 1 reason people leave jobs is because they fail to connect with their bosses as leaders and as people. People are rarely honest about why they leave a company. Too many associates that... More...

The recent Catalyst study on Visible Minorities in the Workplace estimates that by 2017, nearly half of all people working in major cities across the country will belong to a visible minority group. With job satisfaction rates dropping drastically f... More...

When it comes to implementing employee reward programs, a significant majority of organizations get failing marks when it comes to effectively using line managers in the process. Hay Group research finds that only three of 10 of organizations rate th... More...

After a meeting of China's National People's Congress (NPC) on March 11, 2008, the Chinese government announced plans to create five new "super ministries. This move is part of a larger government strategy of institutional restructuring aimed at im... More...

( The Beacon Group - Mar. 28, 2008) With prices rising, the job market wobbling and money increasingly tight, you’d have thought hanging on to your best and brightest workers would be simply a case of throwing more money at them. Think again. A ... More...

It’s a given that a healthier workforce is a more productive workforce. With this in mind, employers have looked to wellness programs to improve performance and save money on healthcare costs. In theory, such programs are a win-win: Employers get bot... More...

Yesterday I published a story "5 Reasons to "employ" Search Engine Marketing for Recruiting. For those new to this approach, this article will help you learn more about this world.... Google Paid Clicks Data Generate Debate By AMANDA FEHD | Associat... More...

The phrase “it’s a small world” takes on new relevance in today’s business environment. As time goes by, we seem to become more interconnected, regardless of our geographic location. Not only are companies expanding more broadly around the world, wor... More...

I once had an employer call in and ask about the services offered. When I mentioned the I-9 Compliance, his response was “I know the majority of my work force isn’t legal, why do I need to prove it”. While the answer was unexpected, it wasn’t unusu... More...

1. Do you know what the #1, #2, and #4 most visit websites in the US are? They are search engines - Yahoo, Google, and MSN. Search engines are incredibly popular and frequently visited. Employers should be taking advantage of this. 2. The use of s... More...

What is the value of building social networks and communities for associations? What are the revenue opportunities? Learn more... Click here to view this PowerPoint presentation. More...

Excerpted from HR Insight When you think about job interviews, what comes to mind? The interviewee makes sure his clothes are neatly pressed (and free of stains) and that his hair is combed, teeth are brushed, and palms are dry for the inevitable int... More...

Time off policies in the United States continue to evolve as some states and cities are exploring mandatory paid sick leave. While current policies vary from state to state, the Benefits USA 2007/2008 survey of more than 5,400 benefit plans found... More...

The workforce will face a shortage of 10 million professionals by 2010 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Sound surprising? To many in the HR industry, this number comes as little surprise. You're already feeling the effects of a workf... More...

When you think about how long many people are living after retirement, 20-30 years, that's a lot of money needed. Looking at what your costs are now can make the financial seem impossible. But things are usually different after we retire. No more ... More...

Avoiding tough conversations has become the norm for many organizations. As most have found, problems are rarely solved when they are left unaddressed. In fact, they take on Moose-like size and increase in complexity. Moose on the Table: A Novel App... More...

Want to be a better leader ?. . .Take a deep breath ! What is power ? Where does it come from ? How do you access it when you need it ? Power is the ability to focus energy effectively. Energy follows attention and focus. According to the lat... More...

Being fair is critical to offering respectful, meaningful recognition. Equally important is the perception that recognition is fair. It is human nature to compare, and recognition is no exception. People will look at the recognition they receive and... More...

Excerpted from Virginia Employment Law Letter and written by attorneys at the law firms of DiMuroGinsberg, P.C.According to the U.S. Humane Society, there are approximately 65 million dogs in 39 percent of U.S. households. With such a high number of ... More...

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Never Say "Do More With Less" Again

The Power of a Team

Have Expectations and Standards, Not Rules and Regulations

The Economics of Employee Health: A Business Approach to Wellness

The Talent Acquisition Killer App

The Role of HR in Sustainability Initiatives

The Real Reasons Employees Leave, and How to Keep the Best

Diversity: A Strategy for Better Business

Organizations Get Failing Marks in Implementing Reward Programs

China to Create New Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security

Money doesn't cut it

Wellness Programs: Remedy or Risk?

Google Paid Clicks Data Generate Debate

Today's Mobile Workforce

I-9 Compliance and What it Means

5 Reasons to "employ" Search Engine Marketing for recruiting by Jeff Perry

Building Social Networks and Communities for Associations

Video Technology Changing Job Search by M. Lee Smith Publishers

State and Local Governments Propose Bills Covering Sick Leave

The New Passive Candidate and How to Reach Them Effectively by Aaron Bare

RETIREMENT: The Biggest Job You'll Ever Have

Moose on the Table: Of Moose and Managers

Want to be a better leader ?. . .Take a deep breath !

Managing Perception in Recognition Programs

Pets in the Office

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