Blogs / 2009 / April

Creating a safe place to work is the priority of nearly every company. Workers that feel safe have been shown to be more productive, possess higher employee morale, and have greater longevity with the company. But is your company doing everything it ... More...

In Canada, May 3rd to 9th is Emergency Preparedness Week ; timely considering the emergence of the swine flu. Threats such as this act as a reminder of the level of preparedness required by business. According to the results of a Chartered Man... More...

Are You Ready? TalentDrive today released an innovative look at the recruitment market in 2009 in the form of a dynamic video titled "Are You Ready?". This video looks back to the beginning of online recruiting, as well as all the challenge... More...

I just read an exciting article about Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh. Zappos started selling shoes online in 1998. In 2008 they sold over one billion dollars in merchandise. Tony really understands the Zappos corporate culture and makes hiring and firing de... More...

I read an interesting article today over at brainblogger about a Swedish med student who was admitted to medical school even though he had been convicted of murder. Apparently the school is legally restricted from performing criminal background c... More...

Following a loss of 2.6 million jobs in the last four months*, U.S. employers are holding off on staff expansions and focusing efforts on keeping current headcount as they navigate through a tough economy. This is according to the latest quarterly s... More...

Earth Day was celebrated around the world on April 22nd. However, every day of the year, many companies realizing cost savings by reducing waste. Although energy efficiency is a hot topic right now, waste can be reduced in a number of areas. Furtherm... More...

Excerpted from Colorado Employment Law Letter written by attorneys at the law firm of Holland & Hart LLP The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) requires employers with 100 or more workers to provide 60 days' advance n... More...

In today's economic climate most organizations are cutting back on expenses like travel, entertainment, raises, bonuses, company outings, sponsorships, free lunches, office equipment, retirement contributions and, well, basically anything that isn't ... More...

Performance management has become critically important to keeping this focus. In the last few years, the move has been toward proactive performance management processes. While you can’t control the economy, you can control your efforts that can... More...

Recently, Spring Consulting Group conducted a survey of captive insurance company owners and regulators to understand what best practice approaches were in use or contemplated for implementation over the next year. In the survey, 60% of organizations... More...

Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi are widely popular and practiced increasingly. Not only are they known for their mind-body connection, but they are also recognized as being some of the safest exercises you can practice, such that they are practiced by peo... More...

The following may be numbered from 10 to 1, however they are all, in and of themselves, viable reasons to implement an activity based wellness program! Reason #10 -You gain about two hours of life for every hour of regular exercise.... More...

Previously I wrote about the efforts of congress to provide requirements for additional disclosure of 401(k) fees. They are at it again, this time through introduction of H.R. 1984, The 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act. ... More...

The idea that India exports software products is a myth peddled by globalists and irritional capitalists. India has hardly any commercial products, any software, any operating systems, or enterprise applications that have been developed in the countr... More...

Are you still not using a technology-based performance management system? Have you ever wanted to get a closer look at the technology available? Two performance management vendors are offering valuable tools for free on their websites. H... More...

My Top 10 List as to why you should use an applicant tracking system : 10. EEO and OFCCP collection will fend off the compliance brigade 9.The cool reports look fancy in the Directors meeting 8. The online system gives you more space... More...

Though this is supposed to be in the questionnaires, I do not see that section in this website. My question is: How does the recruitment head of an organisation makes sure that the load factor on recruiters across the organisation is uniform: ... More...

Catatonic is defined in Psychiatry as being in an immobile or unresponsive stupor. According to the literature, people suffering from catatonia are schizophrenic when they become rigid and unable to flex or move. There are plenty of examples of pe... More...

By now most economists and armchair experts agree we’re in a recession. What both the educated and lay pundits find more difficult to agree upon are the answers to troubling questions like “How deep will the recession be?” and &l... More...

A bad hiring decision can cost an organization tens of thousands of dollars. Yet an automated hiring approach has infiltrated the HR industry, all too often with disastrous results. Many HR consultants are recommending a “check the box” c... More...

I put the following swine flu information resources together for my HR folks and I thought others may like the list as well. U.S. National Resources U.S. Centers for Disease Control Swine Flu Page - http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ This is th... More...

Yes, I have quoted Elton John. This song title was so appropriate to this blog I couldn't resist. Sorry to all of those who aren't fans. Did I say "sorry"? Yes sorry. Do you like that word "sorry"? Do you say it at home? Do you say it at work? ... More...

Job security in the executive suite may be more tenuous than ever. Failed transitions are at all-time high, costing companies millions in expenses and lost opportunities. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, 40% of senior executives put i... More...

Every football fan knows the NFL Draft was held this past weekend, with the Detroit Lions selecting Matthew Stafford with the coveted first pick. Stafford and all the other first-round picks have gotten a lot of attention as the focus now shifts to h... More...

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Protecting your Company from Workplace Violence

Business Continuity Planning Resources

Are You Ready?

Corporate Culture = Corporate Success

Behavioral Interviewing For Doctors

Employers More Focused on Keeping Current Staff Levels Than Hiring

Achieving Cost Savings by Reducing Waste

Unforeseeable Circumstances Justify Layoff Without WARN Notice

Increasing Sales through Customer Surveys

Forget About What You Can’t Control; Start Focusing on What You Can

Captive Insurance Study Shows Major Growth Potential for Employee Benefits Captives

Benefits of Movement Therapy

Top 10 Reasons to Start a Personal or Corporate Activity Based Wellness Program

Don't Forget About 401(k) Fees

India's Biggest Export Is Billable Hours

A Closer Look at PM Technology

Top 10 List : Why Use an Applicant Tracking System?

Recruitment Load Distribution

Breaking Free

7 Human Resource Strategies to Help Your Business Survive the Recession

Staff the Right People: Identify Four Back-to-Basics Qualities

Swine Flu Information Resources

"Sorry seems to be the hardest word."

Home Executive Suite Home? Maybe Not!

"Mr. Irrelevant"

	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