Blogs / 2009 / June

Dear Joan: I work with two people who both have been employed with the same company for over 15 years. Both of them are doing fairly technical work now with the company data system. They both started off in clerical/mail positions and have earned ... More...

One of the most common leadership development questions that I hear from executives is, "Why does succession planning feel like such a waste of time?" I do a lot of work on executive coaching and succession with my good friend, Jim Moore... More...

When you think about the millions of dollars organizations spend each year on IT programs of work, wouldn't it be prudent knowing that employees actually understand and most importantly embrace the reason behind the changes? There is one way of ensu... More...

Americans are facing increasing economic pressure, and as a result, many have cut back or quit taking their prescriptions. Employed workers with access to health insurance can experience some economic relief through employer paid prescription coverag... More...

New book by Rob Kaiser offers expert critique of current practices in leadership development. A fad swept through corporate training and development during the last decade following top-selling books such as Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marc... More...

It’s finished! After six months of intensive research and writing I’ve sent the manuscript for my latest book, Growing @ the Speed of Change, to be typeset and printed. Of course, I’ll see page layouts and final proofs so many more times until I’ll c... More...

Hearing without listening happens all the time in business relationships. At some point, we’re all guilty of it. Maybe we’re preoccupied with another matter and don’t really pay attention to what Jack is saying. At times, we beco... More...

With the economy still in intensive care and hundreds of companies handing out pink slips, many HR managers may be wondering whether to curtail their employee retention programs. After all, the reasoning goes, isn’t it foolish to focus on reten... More...

Having written about same-sex marriage and civil unions in the past, I would be remiss in not mentioning that New Hampshire has become the sixth state to legalize gay marriage. However, in a unique twist, the bill legalizing same-sex marriage e... More...

Thriving during this recession and positioning your organization to gain competitive advantage and market share when the upturn comes requires courageous and thoughtful leadership now. It is no secret that your people – their behavior, engagement and... More...

Some things simple simply aren’t; at least at first. While chatting recently over cocktails I was reminded (thank god for cocktails) of a past life career that took me overseas on a number of occasions. While there were many experiences during that t... More...

The decision to digitalise your HR processes and move away from paper based systems is one which you will inevitably have to make. The only questions are when, and what system to go with. HR software has long been an ignored part of a company’s s... More...

In recent months, we have seen an increase in severed employees filing claims for wrongful discharge under a variety of theories. It is easy to forget that ERISA also contains a possible remedy under Section 510. Section 510 provides that... More...

What is the Bradford Factor? The Bradford Factor is a tool used by many organisations to measure and identify areas of absenteeism. The theory is that short, frequent and unplanned absences are more disruptive than longer absences. Employees ... More...

South Africa faces talent shortage It is now official that Africa’s biggest economy and regional economic giant, South Africa, is now in recession. This means that the economy is contracting. As has become the norm globally, one of the immediat... More...

Zimbabwe's Economic Recovery hinges on solid skills base Attempts at resuscitating Zimbabwe’s moribund economy have to be underpinned by a solid skills base. This was the message from Zimbabwe’s new Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai when he a... More...

Putting things off can have unintended consequences. Ken Blanchard and Steve Gottry describe these consequences as “lateness, poor-quality work, and the stress that results from procrastination” (p.xv); results that are especially relevant when it co... More...

One of the things I enjoy the most about my job is the opportunity to read the writings of leadership and organizational development experts. Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan do not mince words when they provide advice in their book Confronting Reality ... More...

As we move forward in an uncertain economy, the task of choosing organizational leaders increases in importance. In addition, organizations are putting money into leadership development. Gallagher writes in Human Resource Executive “According to ... More...

DEMYSTIFYING “CANDIDATE FIT” IN HIRING “My interview with the line manager went very well – I Knew everything he asked me now that there is this interview for evaluating my fit with the company…what the heck, is , that??” “I don’t kno... More...

Hi,In light of this week's Wash, DC Metrorail tragedy, a number of folks in federal agencies responded positively to my idea for an article providing strategic tips for managing the emotional aftershocks and to help the community heal.Mark Gorkin, LI... More...

Compliance with new federal parity laws may increase America's corporate insurance costs by as much as 40% over 2009 claims expenditures. The Federal Mental Health Parity (MHP) and Addiction Equity Act of 2008--which was included in the Recovery Act-... More...

Hotjobs announced a big change to their pricing format for job postings. They now function on a pay-per-performance model. Yahoo calls it the “first performance-based online recruitment product.” HotJobs is the first of the big 3 job boards to use... More...

The newly released Compensation Data Services 2009 survey results show pay increase budgets have fallen to 2.5 percent. Although pay increase budgets are down this year, the services organizations surveyed have projected a slight uptick in 2010 o... More...

Is It Time for Mandatory Retirement? A recent Newsweek Magazine blog entry looked to heap a large portion of the current economic problem on to the Baby Boom generation. The blog makes a strong case that the collapse was all but an “inevitab... More...

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Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Hoarding Knowledge Won’t Bring Job Security

Four Tips for Efficient Succession Planning

How To Engage Employees With Technology Based Change

Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Remains Stable for U.S. Utilities

The Problem with Strengths-Based Leader Development

The First Major Stage in Growing @ the Speed of Change is Finished!

The Four Sins Of Bad Listeners

Ignore Retention in a Recession? Big Mistake

New Hampshire Approves Gay Marriage

Leadership Needed * Project Security and Hope to Motivate

Thai-ing My Shoes

Modernising HR processes: The benefits of Utilising Technology in the Workplace

Section 510 Claims Require Entitlement to Benefits

The Bradford Factor

South Africa Faces Talent Shortage

Zimbabwe's Economic Recovery Hinges on Solid Skills Base

3 Tips to Remember When Preparing for a Difficult Conversation

Listening and Business Reality

Learning and Leadership

Demystifying "CANDIDATE FIT"

The Post-Metro Malaise: Strategic Steps for Managing Post-Trauma Aftershocks

Prepared for Parity?

Yahoo HotJobs Changes Pricing Format

Services Pay Increase Budgets Decrease in 2009

Is It Time for Mandatory Retirement?

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