Blogs / 2008 / March

Introduction After mediating thousands of cases we are convinced that the process of mediation is so much more than the mere passing of numbers between the parties. The mediation process is more than the pronouncement of value by a disinterested and ... More...

They said her career as a leader of people was over, as soon as they could remove her from the position. A talented, ambitious Vice President, hers should have been an absolute success story. What went wrong?Her 360 told the tale. The strengths col... More...

With impressive 9.7% annual growth rate for online learning institutions as compared to 1.5% for overall higher education, it is time for a serious look at what makes it all work.The unique population set that is driving this growth is that of the re... 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 work... More...

One of the most pressing challenges facing today's executives is keeping their best people. In today's knowledge and service based economy, companies differentiate themselves by their talentthe people with specialized skills and knowledge who walk t... More...

Lose your credibility and you lose your career.Credibility is the most important predictor of an HR professional's effectiveness, according to the 2007 Human Resource Competency Study (HRCS) by The RBL Group leadership firm.The study looked at the mo... More...

American workers have skin in the game. Employees in the United States are bearing a far greater responsibility for their healthcare costs than they have in the past. In a growing era of personal responsibility, wellness and prevention programs are... More...

A focus on positive outcomes and achieving solid business results will help employees feel more in control during challenging economic times. In the article Staying Confident Through a Downturn, John Baldoni sends a timely message that confidence ... More...

More HR Business www.mzinga.com (a provider of social networking and community and learning solution) has closed another round of funding and changed their name from sharedexpertise. They have also purchased Knowledgeplanet, an LMS supplier. ... More...

Mary is backpacking through Europe for the summer. Scott just quit. And Josh went M.I.A. after the Patriots lost the Super Bowl. You need new workers today. Heck, you needed them yesterday. Consequently, you’ve rearranged your day to fit in time to ... More...

Have most of your leaders ever had to manage during a serious downturn? If not, then they may need some help dealing with today's crisis of confidence in the economy, especially when it comes to talent management. Avoid Knee-Jerk Responses While t... More...

A major change to a performance management process needs to be supported by a well-thought-out communication plan. This is especially the case when performance management technology is being implemented. Included here are a few points to consider w... More...

By: Charles WonderlicHow many employees does your company actually need to run at maximum efficiency? It sounds a little like the dilemma facing Goldilocks. Some companies have too many employees. Some too few. And some have it just right. How do you... More...

( The Beacon Group - Mar. 20, 2008) North Americans were happier at work this past year than they’ve been in more than half a decade. Employees across the continent feel they have greater control over their future, more support in carrying out th... More...

In an article posted on the SHRM website, they discuss screening temporary employees and share the advice that screening should not be ignored when you bring a temporary employee in to your organization. The article goes on to mention that, with the... More...

============================================================== Are HR Professionals Ready To Fight Property Market Turmoil Before Relocation Budgets Suffer! Copyright Sean Eastman, The Relocation Company, 2008 ======================================... More...

In my work with managers on offering meaningful recognition I have heard a lot of excuses as to why they don't recognize. A frequent excuse is that they are afraid what they do will be perceived as unfair. Over the past year I have been identifyin... More...

Co-authored by Jeff Perry, Elizabeth Craig and Robert J. Thomas One of the essential ingredients of a high-performance business today is talentan organization's people, from its current and future leaders to its frontline employees. Instead of be... More...

Even with more than 1.3 million troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan so far, American society is largely detached from much awareness of the service and sacrifice. Because only one percent of the population is directly touched by service, life fo... 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...

One of the essential ingredients of a high-performance business today is talentan organization's people, from its current and future leaders to its frontline employees. Instead of being viewed as fungible commodities or interchangeable cogs, people ... More...

Co-authored by Jeff Perry, Elizabeth Craig and Robert J. Thomas One of the essential ingredients of a high-performance business today is talentan organization's people, from its current and future leaders to its frontline employees. Instead of ... More...

Data security impacts all of us, whether we are shopping, returning to school or filing our taxes. This week, news broke about the theft of 4.2 million debit and credit card numbers from a grocery store chain in the U.S. Also this week, Associated ... More...

Excerpted from South Carolina Employment Law Letter and written by an attorney at the law firm of McNair Law Firm, P.A. In discrimination cases filed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, there's an allocation of the burden of production a... More...

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The Dirty Dozen Barriers to Dispute Resolution Can Be Hurdled With TEARS & FEARS Mediation

The Anatomy of a Close Call

The Six Keys to Unlocking Online/Blended Learning for Adults

The New Passive Candidate and How to Reach Them Effectively

Three Keys to Retaining Your Best Talent

8 Ways to Kill Your HR Credibility ... and Tips to Avoid Them

Wellness Programs – In Search of Health Assurance

Teamwork and Challenging Times

iphones and HCM Mergers / Acquistions and Fundings

Eliminating interview no-shows

Slowdowns: The Acid Test of Leadership

Communication Planning and PM

Employees: Do You Have Too Many, Too Few or Just the Right Amount?

Workplace environment improving, say employees

Background Screening the Temporary Employee

Are You Ready To Fight Property Market Turmoil Before Relocation Budgets Suffer?

Is Recognition Fair?

The Four Key Ingredients to Talent Multiplication

Transition Back From the War—Our Veterans, Their Families and Communities

Video Technology Changing Job Search

The Four Key Ingredients to Talent Multiplication

The Four Key Ingredients to Talent Multiplication

The Four Key Ingredients to Talent Multiplication

PM and Data Protection

Three Questions to Ask in Discrimination Cases

	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