Blogs / 2008 / May

The workforce is undergoing a major demographic shift as throngs of baby boomers retire and competition to recruit employees is increasing with low unemployment rates. Combined, the two trends have increased the pressure on employers to recruit and r... More...

Meeting the Critical Needs of Renters by Jon Hile, CRP Whether it is because they desire a downtown loft in the heart of a major metropolis or recognize that they soon will move on to another assignment in another locale, a greater number transfer... More...

Gen Y: Making Their House (or Condo or Apartment) a Home Contributed by: Jon Hile, Vice President of Rental Relocation Services at CORT They’re here – the newest generation in the workforce. Baby Boomers and Gen X, meet your coworkers from Gen Y. ... More...

These days, people drop the acronym “SEO” as if it’s as familiar as “FBI” or “PETA.” That’s because it is. Search engine optimization – part art, part science, part Google voodoo – is the practice of developing online content that helps people in y... More...

As part of my role at crm.hr.com I like to hang out with other smart people, so I joined the www.workforceinstitute.org (funded and sponsored by www.kronos.com ). Unlike other think tanks, this one is solely focused on the hourly worker or distr... More...

On a recent trip overseas I struggled to explain skills shortages for both professionals and workers in a land of 1.3 billion people, with the added contradiction of a shortage of jobs for Chinese graduates. I’m still not convinced that anyone reall... More...

Like improvement efforts, effective reward and recognition is an integrated process, not a bolt-on program. Since you can't make your team or organization into something different than you, it has to start with you.Whose needs are your recognition an... More...

More than two-thirds (68 percent) of executive recruiters say diversity hiring efforts should be spearheaded by top company leadership, according to international recruiters who completed the latest edition of the quarterly Executive Recruiter Index,... More...

"Only 20% of employees working in large organizations feel their strengths are in play every day. In other words, most organizations operate at 20% of their potential and capacity."Source: The Gallup OrganizationHave you ever done something that you ... More...

It is a common practice in Succession Planning to rotate individuals through lateral career changes to gain experience that will equip them for future promotions. This is a very valid procedure. However, as a many employees will tell you, it is als... More...

Influencing the CFO can be a challenging yet necessary task for IT leaders, especially in the threat of recession. During difficult economic times, the CIO and CFO roles appear to clash in terms of spending practices. The CIO is expected to come up w... More...

Wage and hour violations just became even more costly for Massachusetts employers as the Massachusetts legislature passed a bill mandating triple damages for all violations, regardless of employer intent. Senate Bill No. 1059 amends various provision... More...

Discipline and termination meetings are emotionally charged events that carry the potential for nasty words, hurt feelings and even legal troubles.HR professionals and supervisors never know how employees will respond to discipline or firings. But th... More...

How many times have you sat through a meeting and bit your tongue when a serious workplace issue was raised - only to engage in a much franker discussion about it with colleagues outside the room?It isn't always the issue at hand that can make people... More...

At the heart of every company there is a business concept, a mission, a vision, and a strategy. All organizations strive for excellent execution of their strategy hoping thereby to satisfy their customer base and show increasing profits.To lower the ... More...

Coaching a performance problem, communicating performance standards and other tactical initiatives are the most common components of leadership development programs, according to a study by Novations Group. A good deal less frequent are key strategic... More...

I have recently published a book on talent management planning ("Talent Management Planning: Unlocking the full business potential) In the book I outline the need to integrate talent management planning into the cycle of business planning. I propose ... More...

Written By: Andrew Lawson, Legal Education Consultant, Learn--Don't Litigate www.lawsonemploymentlaw.com Human rights legislation demands that employers “accommodate” the needs of workers with disabilities. Do you have a system in place to meet t... More...

As foreign-born workers make up a larger share of the U.S. workforce, more employers will be dealing with language limitations. But a new survey by The Conference Board finds that a majority of employers are doing very little to overcome this challen... More...

Research proves pre-employment tests are the most accurate method to predict or forecast how an applicant may perform on-the-job. Plus, this is borne out in my 20+ years of research in developing and helping companies hire the best using pre-employm... More...

Excerpted from Alabama Employment Law Letter and written by attorneys at the law firms of Lehr Middlebrooks & Vreeland, P.C. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its proposed overhaul of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Although ... More...

Dear Joan: Just before the holidays, our department lost its supervisor and our CEO has opted not to fill the position. The manager that was under this person is now in charge of the department and struggles with managing people and has a clear la... More...

A recent TIME article revealed that for the first time, more than half of all insured Americans are regularly taking prescription medicine for chronic health problems. The study was conducted by Medco Health Solutions Inc – a company that manages ... More...

( The Beacon Group - May 23rd, 2008) Your organization is not the only one fighting the "war for talent". An interesting article from the Canadian Press yesterday highlighted the difficulties the Canadian Forces are having in recruiting "a shrinki... More...

What it would take to make me pursue other career opportunities How often do we find ourselves tired and frustrated with our careers, telling our families and friends that “this time it’s final – I’m going to start looking for a new job this comi... More...

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Providing Relocation Assistance a Key to Attracting and Retaining Generation Y Talent

Meeting the Critical Needs of Renters

Gen Y: Making Their House (or Condo or Apartment) a Home

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China's Labor Shortages - No Daylight Yet

Personal Recognition and Appreciation is an Inside Job

Executive Leadership, Not HR, Should Drive Diversity Hiring Efforts

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In the Threat of a Recession How Can IT Influence the CFO?

Massachusetts Mandates Treble Damages for Wage

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