Blogs / 2010 / June

We all face change in the workplace. Whether it’s a major change (merger or acquisition) or a more minor change (to shift schedules, team make up, reporting lines), the impact can be the polar opposite of what was desired when the change was institut... More...

"Major breakthroughs in time to market, investment, piece cost, and quality come horizontally across the organization, not vertically through individual, isolated functions. And it is our business schools that have not taught how to manage process ac... More...

Visioning creates passion. The more clear and compelling the vision, the stronger the passion. And the more likely we are to hang in there during the inevitable downs and defeats as we reach for our dreams. Visioning or picturing my preferred future ... More...

Engaging in Fierce Conversations I recently led a couple of workshops on emotional intelligence and assertive communication for some of my San Francisco Bay Area clients. One of the HR Directors asked me if I could write up some of the techniqu... More...

Recruitment is, at its most critical end, a function of sales and performs best under a well-defined brand and when underpinned by a strong marketing strategy. This is an ethic that is embraced in the agency sector (and in many cases is taken way ... More...

Most people who work in large corporates will be very familiar with attending fun team building away days. In the UK we tend to describe social team bonding as team building. While technically they are different it's a matter of semantics - I ha... More...

Orlando, Fla. (June 22, 2010) – Innovative Data Solutions, Inc. has unveiled a new website showcasing their PowerDMS™ Suite of compliance management software , which includes its enhanced POLICY, TRAINING, TEST, and SURVEY modules. PowerDMS™ Suit... More...

We at the Business Literacy Institute teach finance to non-financial managers. And some of those classes are for HR departments. But we find, more often than not, that HR is not the first in line to increase their financial intelligence. Why is that?... More...

There are two distinct categories involving buying decisions: 1. the behind-the-scenes issues buyers must manage internally to get stakeholder buy-in for change and for going outside their status quo for a solution; 2. the solution-choice issues.... More...

With the eyes of the world on South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup there have been many media stories on the remarkable progress of the country since abolishing Apartheid in 1994. Last Saturday night Heather and I were looking for a movie to watc... More...

June 16, 2010 - Lynn Lieber, attorney and CEO of WorkplaceAnswers.com, and Allison West, attorney and certified HR trainer, will host an informative, practical and timely employment law webinar for Human Resources professionals on July 15th from 11... More...

In an article on the importance of morale and engagement, what intrigued me most was a statement on execution that applies to far more than just efforts to improve morale or increase engagement: “It’s not your plans that are important; it’s... More...

New story from Human Resource Executive published by Daniel Pleasant June 28, 2010 Log into HR.com to see entire story. Kenexa Puts Its Pieces Together Headed by one of my favorite CEOs, Kenexa is finally integrating all its pieces, flying... More...

New story from PRWeb published by Daniel Pleasant June 28, 2010 Log into HR.com to see entire story. MindLeaders Introduces a Talent Management Platform that Focuses on Talent Development MindLeaders, an elearning and talent development co... More...

New story from MarketWatch published by Daniel Pleasant June 28, 2010 Log into HR.com to seee entire story. Talent Management Systems Taking on "Must Have" Status for Human Resources Professionals in the Post-Recession Era Though workforce... More...

New story from thisismoney.co.uk published by Mortimer Goth June 28, 2010 Log into HR.com to see entire story. Vote against Nationwide's bumper pay packets So the mighty Nationwide Building Society introduces its 2010 report and accounts -... More...

New story from MoneyWeb published by Mortimer Goth June 28, 2010 Log into HR.com to see entire story. Developmental state in South Africa If we are sincere about the developmental state, executives in government and business should lead by... More...

New story from stuff.co.nz published by Mortimer Goth June 28, 2010 Log into HR.com to see entire story. Salary is `peanuts' SEVERAL senior Manukau local politicians are reconsidering whether they'll stand for the new Auckland Council bec... More...

I’m CONFLICTED. The other night I was watching TV and heard a commercial from an auto manufacturer that concluded with the statement “winning is not that important.” I almost fell out of my chair in disbelief and still cannot believe that any red blo... More...

GETTING TO THE TOP: Strategies for Career Success By Kathryn Ullrich Publisher: Silicon Valley Press Publication Date: June 2010 Price: $19.95 / trade paper ISBN: 978-9843905-1-0-9 “Through countless interviews with senior executives of many ... More...

Written by Mark Murphy, CEO of Leadership IQ, a top-rated leadership development and employee survey firm. Mark Murphy is the author of the international management bestseller "Hundred Percenters." Leadership IQ's clients include the Harvard Business... More...

By Barbara Zimmer, LCSW, Former EAP counselor at Middlesex Hospital Eat to Live Do you eat to live, or do you live to eat? Most of us learn early on that food serves other purposes than just nutrition. Our mothers may have given us a special fo... More...

By Dan Hilbert It’s one thing for business leaders to extol the value of employees as “Our most valuable asset.” Some companies make pains taking efforts to be considered a great place to work. Ask any CEO offline just how important talent is to ... More...

How would you like the opportunity to “dial up” your current responsibilities at work or “dial down” to reduce your hours of work? As it turns out, Deloitte & Touche is offering such an opportunity to its workforce through its Mass Career Custom... More...

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Culture & Change * It’s ALWAYS about the People

Process Management Improves the Horizontal Flow

How Visioning Helped My Passion and Persistence

Engaging in Fierce Conversations - Leading Real Change

Bridging the Sales and HR gap

Using fun events to embed company values

IDS Hits the “Mark” with Enhanced Website and Compliance-Management Software

Why Isn't HR Always Financially Literate?

Why Isn't HR Always Financially Literate?

The Steps to Buying: remembering the human element

Lessons in Leadership and Change from South Africa

Free Webinar Training Helps HR Understand the Hidden Cost of Workplace Bullying

Putting Strategic Objectives to Work

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GETTING TO THE TOP: Strategies for Career Success

Stop the Compliment Sandwich

Forget Dieting part IV

Are Businesses Really Ready for World Class Talent Practices – like the NFL?

Customized Careers—Wave of the Future?

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	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