Blogs / 2009 / September

"Learned helplessness is the giving-up reaction, the quitting response that follows from the belief that whatever you do doesn't matter. Explanatory style is the manner in which you habitually explain to yourself why events happen....An optimist... More...

Terms considered thus far: Acceptance - Boundaries - Compassion - Discretion - Empathy - Forgiveness - Gratitude - Honesty - Integrity - Joy - Kindness - Leisure - Marvel - Noble - Offing -Passion - Quiet - Reverie - Sleep TACT - an intuitive... More...

Imagine this scenario: A new employee asks the same questions repeatedly about procedures and does not show the expected level of initiative. Although the employee completed the training process and has had subsequent conversations with his manager,... More...

Is your organization one for whom “business as usual” no longer works? Whether that result is precipitated by fewer customers, budget cutbacks, employee layoffs and/or furloughs, or some other unplanned change, the point is that you find yourself hav... More...

Organizations cannot optimize their business results unless their customers and their employees clearly recognize the significant value they provide. How can you discover whether these two important groups really see this value? Ask them. To disc... More...

Staying in touch with your family is not as easy as it may sound. Many mothers and fathers are traveling more often due to business, keeping them away from their children–young adults are away from their home due to college or have started a career i... More...

A very interesting paper out of Harvard Business School applies economic theory to the culture clash in mergers and acquisitions – what’s the cost and benefit? How do most effectively merge cultures? Defining culture as “the degree to which members... More...

As unemployment rates begin to level off and the economy begins to show signs of improvement, companies across the country are hopeful 2010 will be a better year. The newly released BenchmarkPro survey results show 91.1 percent of organizations a... More...

New story from openPR.com published by Daniel Pleasant September 29, 2009 Log into HR.com to see entire story. Cornerstone OnDemand’s New Career Center Turns Succession Planning on Its Head Cornerstone’s robust suite of career management t... More...

New story from Online Recruitment published by Daniel Pleasant September 29, 2009 Log into HR.com to see entire story. Talent Q seeks views for annual talent management survey People assessment firm, Talent Q, is seeking senior HR practiti... More...

New story from channelnewsasia.com published by Daniel Pleasant September 29, 2009 Log into HR.com to see entire story. MOM, SMU to set up Human Capital Leadership Institute The Economic Development Board (EDB) is spearheading a new outfit... More...

New story from Odgers Berndtson published by Mortimer Goth September 29, 2009 Log into HR.com to see entire story. Public sector remuneration 'must attract talent' The public sector needs a more transparent executive remuneration structure... More...

New story from The Sydney Morning Herald published by Mortimer Goth September 29, 2009 Log into HR.com to see entire story. G20 banker's pay stand strengthens report TALKS the Productivity Commission held as it considered how to regulate e... More...

New story from The Sydney Morning Herald published by Mortimer Goth September 29, 2009 Log into HR.com to see entire story. Leighton's chief receives $12.5m package Leighton Holdings Ltd chief executive Wal King received over $12.5 million... More...

Do mistakes on resumes and cover letters really matter? I am unashamed to admit it; I am a grammar freak. Maybe it can be blamed upon genetics (my mother used to diagram complex sentences for fun) or upon my authoritarian yet somehow endearing Eng... More...

If your company relies on telemarketing as a sales strategy, you may have already thought about creating a way to manage all the calls that go out to your potential consumers. Many times these calls will be your company’s first chance at an impressio... More...

PEO stands for Professional Employment Organization and effectively serves as an human resources department to your business. PEO companies provide a comprehensive package of HR related services including (but not limited to) employee benefits, payr... More...

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had improved in August, dipped in September. The Index now stands at 53.1 (1985=100), down from 54.5 in August. The Present Situation Index decreased to 22.7 from 25.4. The Expectations Index... More...

In conjunction with the 2008 amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is proposing certain changes to its rules and regulations governing disability issues under the ADA. While these propose... More...

I have been using LinkedIn fairly extensively over the past few months. It’s essentially a professional or business version of Facebook. Facebook is a good way to stay in touch with family and friends. LinkedIn is an excellent tool to find past assoc... More...

While looking for new challenges and a new, interesting job in which I could use my enthusiasm and potential as well as my long professional experience, I would like to apply for a position at your company. I am sure that I can meet the requireme... More...

Profiles International provides a peek into the best practices of highly productive companies in Aspiring to the Standards of “American’s Most Productive Companies. ” When it comes to people processes, the practices are not surprising to those of... More...

Terms considered thus far: Acceptance - Boundaries - Compassion - Discretion - Empathy - Forgiveness - Gratitude - Honesty - Integrity - Joy - Kindness - Leisure MARVEL - swept up and filled with wonder, unbridled, child-like fascination, awe... More...

Let’s try a mind exercise. You’ve just given a presentation at an important meeting. As the meeting concludes you turn to a colleague (a casual acquaintance) and ask, “How did the presentation go?” And in a decidedly ... More...

Online Job Demand Down 101,800 in September, The Conference Board Reports * September losses partially offset the larger August gains in job demand * Trends for largest states remain unchanged (see Table A) * Outlook: National trend slightly p... More...

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Leaders Inspire Their Teams With Optimism

"A Glossary of Terms" Part 5

Frustration on the Front Line

6 Steps to Optimize Results When “Business as Usual” Doesn’t Work Any More

How To Ensure Customers and Employees Recognize Your Organization’s Value

Family Staying Connected through VoIP

The Economic Benefits of Culture in M&A

Companies Continue To Recruit Employees Despite High Turnover

TalentManagement-Editor's blog 132 September 29, 2009

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Compensation-Editor's blog 136 September 29, 2009

Compensation-Editor's blog 135 September 29, 2009

Compensation-Editor's blog 134 September 29, 2009

STRADDLING THE EVER WIDENING SKILLS GAP

Telemarketing: To script or not to script

What is a PEO Company and How Can It Help My Small Business?

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Dips in September

"Disabled" Under the Plan v. "Disability" under the ADA

Connecting on LinkedIn

Area Manager for north Poland

The Not-So-Secret Ingredient

"A Glossary of Terms..." Part IV

Managing a Critical Aggressor: Case Example I

Online Job Demand Down 101,800 in September, The Conference Board Reports

	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