Blogs / 2008 / April

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	Onboarding Best Practices

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

	Five Interview Tips for Winning Your First $100K+ Job

	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

	New Survey Indicates Majority Plan to Postpone Retirement

	What do You Mean My Company’s A Stepping Stone?

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

	Do’s and Don’ts of Offshoring

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Blogs / 2008 / April

A lot of managers tell me that the hardest thing about managing is that they don't know how to talk to their employees in a way that works; in a way that is authoritative but doesn't make them feel like a jerk. And so what a lot of managers do is the... More...

Virtual Organization Management exponentially accelerates the evolution of the Web by leaps and bounds. Although we're already in Web 3.0 stage---the processes and procedures tinkering stage---many of our colleagues are still talking Web 2.0--the soc... More...

In my role as executive coach and leadership development consultant, I have noticed a trend in 360 assessments over the past decade. More and more organizations are naming innovation as a leadership competency that they believe will help drive their... More...

It begins with an email addressed to "All Employees announcing an important meeting the following Friday. Extracting bits and pieces of the generalized message, core employees are able to pick out phrases like "future of the organization and "posit... More...

Excerpted from Virginia Employment Law Letter and written by attorneys at the law firms of DiMuroGinsberg, P.C.Your company may be receiving an increased number of resumes or job applications from soon-to-be graduates and those interested in summer e... More...

The term proactive is defined on Dictionary.com as “acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty.” When we consider the effect of the following: -low consumer confidence according to Gallup Inc. “In early February, only 14% of U.S. consu... More...

Say a long-time VP leaves your organization without warning. Suddenly, everyone is abuzz. Why him? Why now? What does this mean for me?Unexpected and unexplained events can spark rumors among employees. If ignored by HR and the management team, rumor... More...

Job hopefuls seeking an edge in an increasingly competitive job market shouldn't overlook online networking sites, a new survey suggests. Two-thirds (67 per cent) of executives interviewed believe professional networking websites - like LinkedIn - wi... More...

An overwhelming majority of surveyed school superintendents who educate future workers and employers who hire them agree that creativity is increasingly important in U.S. workplaces, according to key findings issued from a forthcoming report by The C... More...

For many years now, this country's success has rested squarely on the broad shoulders of the Baby Boomers. These 76 million or so ambitious go-getters born between 1946 and 1964 have happily sacrificed time with their families and, in many cases, the... More...

Career contentment is a state of mind that enables employees to enjoy their work without complaining. True contentment comes from within; it does not come from perks, programs, and pay the employer provides.An employee who is in the wrong job or lack... More...

Dear Joan:I am a 21-year-old chemist; a fresh graduate from a reputable university in the Philippines with no experience in my field. I had an on-the-job training experience before in a pharmaceutical laboratory but that is quite different from where... More...

While estimates of the number of students with mental health issues vary, there is no denying that action needs to be taken to reverse this upward trend. Nearly 50% college students admit to being depressed, and 10% have contemplated suicide... More...

Sometimes managers will say to me, "Gee, I have some employees who know a lot more about their work than I do. How can I hold somebody accountable if I have no expertise in their tasks and responsibilities?" And, it's not as odd a situation as it sou... More...

Good employees should move up the ladder. Promote from within. Reward those who perform. It seems so easy, doesn't it? Well, like anything in the workplace, from hiring to training to firing, the process of employee promotion has its pitfalls and mus... More...

On April 23, organizations across the country celebrated Administrative Professionals Day® with flowers, cards and lunches. Over the last four years, pay has increased slightly for administrative professionals, secretaries and executive assistants. H... More...

It used to be that summer jobs were within reach of all willing and able job seekers, most of whom were students looking for a steady gig to earn gas money or fuel the old college fund. But as we tumble through an economic downturn that has the whis... More...

As an employer researching doing background checks, you are presented with hundreds of possibilities and an equal number of organizations out there willing to sell you the services you need. Some mention FCRA Compliance, some do not. Some will allo... More...

The Strategic Dilemma For most organizations, annual employee reviews and compensation adjustments are processes that are time-consuming, burdensome, and riddled with complexity and inaccuracy. In many cases, merit increases, bonuses, stock option... More...

When it comes to fishing, my husband takes the lead. But his lack of leadership ability in a recent canoe trip on the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota offered wonderful lessons on how leaders can unknowingly screw up. (1) Assign responsibility ... More...

No industry is immune to the influence of our current economic slowdown. The pace of change, the dot.com disappearances, and the flushing sound heard on Wall Street throw many organizations into knee-jerk reactions. From consolidations, mergers, and ... More...

With the pending severe worker drain prompted by boomers in full or partial retirement, keeping good employees has never been more critical. The most significant word in retention, however, is "engagement". Too many workers are present but their imag... More...

Due to announced job losses and job cuts over the past month, many workers will be searching for employment. As a result, managers and HR will be asked to provide references for departing employees. For some companies, the standard policy is to pro... More...

( The Beacon Group - Apr. 18, 2008) Want to know the game changers, upstarts, connectors and rebels in business? See the May 2008 "Brilliant Issue" of Portfolio magazine. Some names you'll recognize like Rupert Murdoch and Steven Spielberg... othe... More...

From a hiring perspective you could just as easily be watching the rise of salaries in China, but if you want a visual illustration as to why the War for Talent in China is so difficult to win, this video comparison of exports in Asia over the past... More...

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Talk About the Work

From Web 2.0 to Web Infinity with Virtual Organization Management

Create an Innovation-Friendly Culture

Management In Real Life: Strategy to Execution

Discrimination Against Younger Workers

A Proactive Approach

Managing the Workplace Rumor Mill: 4 Ways HR Can Tame the Beast

Online Networking Sites Capture Interest of Hiring Managers

Study Finds Curriculums and Training Programs Are Not Keeping Pace with Current Workforce Attitudes

The Link Between Succession Planning and Success—Is Your Global Business Ready?

Six Ways HR Can Help Employees Realize Career Contentment

Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Young Boss

Depression Among College Students is on The Rise

Managing When You Lack Expertise

Problem Promotions

Pay Varies for Administrative Professionals

Apply & Demand: Summer hiring tips

Do I Need To Worry About Being FCRA Compliant?

Guide to Retaining Your Top Talent

Lessons In Leadership: What NOT to Do from A Canoe!

Winning the Talent War In Turbulent Times

Five Sure-Fire Ways to Drive Good Employees Away

Providing a Reference

The Brilliant Issue

China's Rise - A Visual Take