Blogs / 2010 / September

Kansas City, Kan.— As the economic climate finally begins to thaw, many not-for-profit organizations are looking to gradually expand their workforce. Though organizations may not reach pre-recession workforce levels anytime soon, additional talent is... More...

Engaged employees create financial success. Gallup has found causation. “We find that the path from the individual engagement elements to financial performance is stronger than the path from financial performance to engagement.” What doe... More...

The field of Human Resource Management (HRM) focuses on achieving corporate strategy through the effective management of people in organizations. It examines the link between people, satisfaction, and productivity. Effective HRM results in a higher q... More...

It is estimated that the cost of replacing a mid-level employee is as much as 150% of that person’s annual compensation package. Comprehensive lists and calculators abound to help Human Resources Managers estimate the annual and per-occurrence costs ... More...

I recently finished reading John Jantsch’s best seller The Referral Engine –Teaching Your Business to Market Itself . As you may know from reading myblog postings, I am an avid business book reader, with shelf after shelfcrammed with business, ... More...

This week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released its latest improvement to the E-Verify system by adding US Passports and Passport Cards to the photo matching process (see our prior alerts which are tagged here ). W... More...

SkillSoft is a leading provider of e-learning and performance support programs and services. The company provides comprehensive e-learning content, online information resources, and learning technologies for global enterprises, government, education ... More...

"Why have you been out of work so long?" "Why have you had so many jobs?" "How much do you want to earn?" "How old are you, and do you plan to have children?" "May I contact your present employer for a reference?" You’re getting ready for a jo... More...

If only every staffing solution were so easy. Not a day goes by where I am not amazed by a new software solution that our team helps develop. From on-demand versions of our product to web-based staffing software, each bit and byte of data we wor... More...

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced today it had reached a $1,047,110 fine settlement agreement with the clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch for numerous technology-rel... More...

What’s your strategy for retaining key staff during “disruptive periods” (M&A, overseas transfer of a division, recession, etc.)? A recent report from the McKinsey Quarterly notes: “Too many companies approach the retention of key ... More...

Do “Learning Organizations” really outperform the competition? By Daniel R. MacDonald Large organizations often implement large scale e learning management systems (LMS), like SAP or PeopleSoft, that offer a plethora of courses and a never-en... More...

Dealing with Difficult People Are you struggling to cope with difficult people at work? If you are, then you are not alone. The workplace is full of difficult people who can make your life miserable if you let them. Difficult people come in... More...

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Disc Certification Behavior Assessment Training Webseminar Our DISC training programs provide you with the skills and knowledge in using our assessments to empower individuals, enhance team performance, select employees and to improve communicatio... More...

Hundreds of thousands of people may be handing in their resignations this month, after mulling over their careers during the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer at the beach. Year after year, statistics gathered by Resource on Demand, a cloud recru... More...

A new study from the Melbourne Business School shows that it is more important for women to be likeable than competent if they want to see a raise in their pay or to get a promotion. The study found that gender stereotypes still exist when it com... More...

Affirmative Action Programs – This Friday Federal affirmative action regulations require that federal contractors prepare and implement an affirmative action program. In this week’s installment of The Proactive Employer podcast, we’ll be discuss... More...

It used to be that you could not convert 401(k) assets to a Roth 401(k). But that's about to change, thanks to a new law that allows traditional 401(k) participants to convert at least part of their assets to a Roth 401(k). True, it will ... More...

Six Sigma - embracing this discipline can help your company compete more effectively for talent and have the recruitment function perform at a higher level. It will help transform your company recruitment process into a strategic process with high ... More...

We are working with four executive teams this fall who are looking to implement major new initiatives aimed at dramatically shifting their organizational culture and performance. One is a large international retailer completely revamping their entire... More...

Happiness at Work Many people today live hectic and stress-filled lives. Finding a balance between work and life and having a career with purpose and meaning is a challenge. In the increasingly demanding world we all face; many people desire ... More...

Leaders set the tone for their followers and organizations. Every leader from team lead to CEO makes an impact on others. Whether or not leaders know it, their followers monitor, magnify, and often mimic their behaviors. I worked with a company where... More...

Have you ever worked for a bad boss? If you have, how’s your heart doing? A recent report in the McKinsey Quarterly showed: “For more than 75 percent of employees, dealing with their immediate boss is the most stressful part of the job... More...

THE CENTER FOR CORPORATE EQUALITY RELEASES TAC REPORT ON ADVERSE IMPACT ANALYSIS WASHINGTON D.C. - The Center for Corporate Equality (CCE) has released its expert Technical Advisory Report on Adverse Impact Analysis. Overview Although de... More...

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News

Demand for Talent Slowly Increasing for U.S. Not-For-Profits

Gallup Finds Causation: Engaged Employees Generate More Financial Success (not the other way around)

MBA for HR Professionals

Employee Retention is the Key to Minimizing Turnover Costs

Creating a Candidate Referral Engine

USCIS Provides Guidance on US Passport Photo Matching

Complimentary Toronto E-Learning Conference and Keynote on Culture and Leadership Development for Online Learning

How to Answer 5 Tough Interview Questions

$100 Billion In Stock Potential: Facebook’s Staffing Solution

The $1 million mistake: Abercrombie & Fitch to pay for electronic I-9 system deficiencies

How to Find and Retain Your Hidden Performers

Do “Learning Organizations” really outperform the competition?

How to Deal with Difficult People at Work

Positive Leadership Blog

Upcoming Training Opportunities

Those September Resignations

Should Women be Lambs, or Lions, when Aiming for Promotion?

The Proactive Employer Podcast - Affirmative Action Programs

From 401(k) to Roth 401(k): New Law Allows for Conversion

Excellence in Recruiting and Selection Through Six Sigma (Part 1)

Lasting Culture Change Means Going Beyond Passionate Lip Service to Involved Leadership

Ten Tips to Be Happy at Work

What's your Leadership Impact?

Why CEOs MUST Lead Strategic Recognition Efforts

Technical Advisory Report on Adverse Impact Analysis

	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