Blogs / 2011 / March

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	Onboarding Best Practices

	Good Guy = Bad Manager :: Bad Guy = Good Manager. Is it a Myth?

	Five Interview Tips for Winning Your First $100K+ Job

	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

	New Survey Indicates Majority Plan to Postpone Retirement

	What do You Mean My Company’s A Stepping Stone?

	Rewards, Vacation and Perks Are Passé; Canadians Care Most About Cash

	Do’s and Don’ts of Offshoring

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Blogs / 2011 / March

This week I led a “Bridging Generational Communication” workshop with a major DC Government utility. The groups of managers and employees (a mix of Boomers and Gen Xers) were asked to identify an area of breakdown in generational relations and the... More...

Back in the 90s, and even today, when setting goals senior executives retread the same advice, “Begin with the end in mind!” It helps that they are grounding their advice on sound management principles, first proffered by Dr. Stephen Covey in his übe... More...

Recognize This: The “young ones” soon become the leaders. GenY will forever change management – for the better. GenY and their needs in the marketplace is frequently a topic for bloggers . Usually, the attitude is one of annoyance about... More...

Need HR feedback and a partner.. Would you consider partnering with this Black Belt’s employee social networking expertise…? BLACKBELT@LEAN-RESOURCES.COM More...

Good Bosses Exceptional bosses know how to motivate people tapping into their intrinsic motivation. They set goals that empower people and builds confidence. Big audacious goals can initially sound great, but can backfire when people fail to ... More...

I don’t know about you, but I did it. I moved with my family to a new country for my “dream job”! Now, three years later, I am back home, but the question stays: Would you move for the right job? More than three quarters of respondents around t... More...

Several years ago I read a prediction in one of the popular HR magazines that the Enterprise of the future would consist of only 5% traditional employees, while the rest would be contactors, outsource firms and temps. While this prediction has not fu... More...

The economy is finally heating up again and hopefully bouncing back to its’ pre-recession self, which is causing many U.S. companies in various industries and markets to enhance their recruiting and marketing techniques for the advertisement of new j... More...

By Solutions EAP During this month we will look at a series of simple reminders to help in the ongoing challenge of effectively communicating with others, including those ‘difficult’ people that we all know at home or work. NUMBER ONE At time... More...

I am always entertained by how egos get bruised when (expected) loyalty gets compromised. The guy in a management role acts hurt when one of “his” top players acts against his interests, or is just not grateful for the chance of being on the team.... More...

There are two types of design representing two poles of a spectrum: one of them is based on "what is", the other is based on principles, so its function is to enable the emergence of "what should be". The first one we may call "design by identity"... More...

Is your organization ready for the day when opportunities in the external job market become more plentiful and your top talent is tempted with other offers of employment? Here are six best practices that your organization will want to consider perf... More...

www.electronici9.com Today, I attended the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s 11th Annual Immigration Conference, which provided an in-depth look at several hot immigration issues including our favorite topic, Form I-9 enforce... More...

How can you possibly succeed without clear expectations? No matter what you are doing for any boss, you need to work with that boss at the outset of any assignment to spell out clear expectations, and you need to revisit, revise and adjust expectatio... More...

Do you really own your job? You "own" your job - to the extent you possibly can - precisely when managers clarify exactly what you are supposed to do and exactly how you are supposed to do it. You "own" your job most of all in those moments when you ... More...

Recognize This: Performance appraisal/salary increase games make everyone losers. I blog regularly on Compensation Café . Last month, my posts dealt with the games we play with performance appraisals and salary increases. In my first ... More...

Having a successful business is hardly something to be upset about; after all, you are edging closer and closer to achieving exactly what many can only dream of. However, more employees also means a lot more work when it comes to hiring them. You... More...

Social networking has become a great way to connect with clients and potential recruiters. Utilizing social networking is important regardless of if you are looking for a job or looking to hire new employees. However, it is important that you choo... More...

Is it becoming harder to find employees who are engaged and loyal to your company? If you answered yes, you are not alone. 80% of employers say that it is difficult to attract talent. Businesses want employees with the skills and experience to do the... More...

During the recession, many employers were able to afford top talent at a discounted price. Because the demand for jobs was so competitive, even for the best employees, many “overqualified” candidates landed jobs that were way below their talent-level... More...

I was hesitant to write yet another post on “social media”; I really think that writing about such things means contributing to the hype and as we know hype always misses the point. Also: the most important points about this question have already ... More...

Are you an employer who, since the enactment of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, failed to adhere to the strict rules of Form I-9 compliance? If so, now is the time to establish and maintain effective I-9 policies. Just ask Rick Vartan... More...

About three years ago I purchased the book by Aron Ralston the mountain climber that wrote telling his encounter of being trapped by a boulder in May 2003, the book entitled, “Between a rock and a hard place.” I never read it but always said, “I’ll r... More...

Recognize This: No one knows the contributions and achievements of an employee as well as everyone does. In Monday’s post, I discussed the problem of differentiation creep in the workforce – how the percentage of exceptional employees is inc... More...

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“Gentoring” ™: Building a New Mentoring Role for Bridging the Generational-Digital Divide or “Don’t Be Afraid to Pet the Dinosaur!”

Looking Back Before Moving Forward...with Courage

GenY Grows Up * How They Will Manage the Workplace

Employee social networking

Good Bosses – The Small Wins Count Mindset

Say good bye! Or wouldn’t you move for the right job?

Background Checking Contingent Workforce: 4 Things worth knowing

2011 And the Rise of Job Offers

“Reminders for Getting Along with (Almost) Everyone”

Loyalty

Ritual acts of leadership

Recession Ends. Job Hopping Begins? Six Best Practices for Engaging and Retaining Employees

Government Speakers Present on I-9 and E-Verify Issues

"How Can You Possibly Succeed Without Clear Expectations?"

"Do You Really Own Your Job?"

Performance Appraisal Games on Compensation Café

Your Business is Growing Fast – Outsource your HR Headaches

How to best utilize social networking in recruiting

Engaging Employees is Key to Retention and Results

Managing the "Overqualified"

Brands on social channels

Can one piece of paper cost you $1 million and even put you in jail? You bet it can!

Are you between a rock and a hard place?

Differentiating Employees: Why Not Let Them Do It Themselves?

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