Blogs / 2011 / August

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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 / August

Kansas City, Kan.— Although the economy is still struggling to make significant strides towards recovery, small improvements are starting to become more evident. The 2011 Compensation Data Banking & Finance survey results found pay increase bud... More...

Natural health products have flooded the market like anything. No doubt, man made drugs and medicines have positively influenced many generations, but these do have their limitations as well. This gap is filled by natural health supplements which rea... More...

Please don't choke on your university debt. After surveying close to 100,000 people, we've found that nearly 80% say that experience is more important than education in advancing their careers. The Evolving Workforce: Drivers of Career Choice and... More...

Of late a new breed of terrorists have come to light. These terrorists lead a dual life. They are part of a skilled labor force during the day and spend their nights planning their next terror strike. The point in case are Danish Riyaz, who was arres... More...

As an HR professional, you are probably already familiar with employee background verifications. These background checks can be immensely beneficial for your business, but maybe you never had a formal introduction to these diverse checks that can con... More...

Do you remember your first day at your job? If you do you likely remember how stressed and anxious you were going into that day. Starting a new job is an exciting time of change and opportunity but it is also often uncomfortable and stressful... More...

Reliable assessments are central to hiring and recruitment of frontline workforce today. One of the primary purposes of assessments in hiring talent is to validate candidate knowledge (and by extension, verify the innate value of past knowledge as we... More...

by Barb Agostini in Rethink Recruiting on August 3, 2011 Canadian retailers continue to experience difficulty attracting and retaining talent. Not only are they competing with other retailers for candidates, but other industry sectors too; not ... More...

My partner Brooke Bovo and I had the pleasure and honor of leading a series of seminars at the recent National Property Management Association's Annual Education Seminar ( NPMA. ) Our experience there reinforced our long-held belief that “leadership”... More...

Sometime, in life, you may find yourself in a devastatingly helpless situation. Most of them would be relationship conflicts, and a few -- financial. For them, who have never faced the consequences of not having enough money to make both the ends ... More...

www.electronici9.com This is one of the biggest questions that large organizations struggle with in the I-9 context: Who do I list as the employer on my Form I-9? The question seems simple, but the answer is anything but clear. The applicab... More...

I have three sons all aged under six. This makes it hard for my wife & I to watch the occasional DVD and then reflect on its meaning. Last week we actually had the perfect storm. Baby asleep, two elder boys engaged enough for us to watch ‘The ... More...

I was recently working with one of my San Francisco Bay Area executive coaching clients – the president of a professional services firm. We talked about how some of his employees were actively disengaged. My executive coaching client and I discussed... More...

Recognize This! – Listening and courage are two primary ways for managers to restore employee trust and confidence. Employee trust in their management is critical to employee engagement and performance. After all, would you give your best t... More...

This article is actually written by Amanda Finch, an expert on the topic of SAS 70 and compliance. The growing popularity of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is having a significant impact on data security and regulations compliance. Most compani... More...

The Problem: Are your employees present on the job yet disengaged, lack focus, and perform at a lower production levels because they are dealing with personal issues? The Solution: Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc provides a volu... More...

Monster.com recently released a video on YouTube showcasing their presence at SHRM 2011. The focus this year was on the launch of 6Sense and BeKnown... and of course Monster's ability to solve the facebook problem. http://www.youtube.com/em... More...

News Release OFCCP News Release: [08/02/2011] Contact Name: Joanna Hawkins or Leni Uddyback-Fortson Phone Number: (215) 861-5101 or x5102 Release Number: 11-1168-PHI Alcoa Mill Products to pay more than $540,000 to settle discr... More...

I rarely stray into the realm of politics in this blog, but I am really ticked off! I’m angry with political leaders who continue to put their own interests ahead of those of our nation. And I’m angry with politicians and the media for getting t... More...

By Kevin Oakes You may have missed this when it happened - that's okay, I'm sure most people reading this did. There's now a human capital software company called "Lumesse." I have no idea how to pronounce it (and I searched hard on their webs... More...

These downloadable applications can improve productivity, ROI and time management for businesses of all sizes. No matter your weapon of choice from iPhone to iPad, BlackBerry, Android or Palm device, apps make every entrepreneur’s life that much e... More...

www.electronici9.com If you’re paying attention to Form I-9 audits and penalties (and who isn’t these days), you’re no doubt familiar with the occasional worksite enforcement “News Release” published by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ... More...

Note to managers: Employees – especially those who work remotely – want a lot more attention and feedback from you, even if it’s sometimes negative. According to our research, 66% of employees – both in-house and remote – say that they have too li... More...

Recognize This! – Employee recognition is not a grab for attention. It’s a powerful way to motivate and encourage employees by communicating their value within the organization. Why is employee recognition important? There are many reasons... More...

Q: How do I eradicate negative stress for my team? A: Stress in and of itself is not an entirely bad thing. Some types of stress actually help drive performance and result in extraordinary accomplishments. The problem occurs when stress bec... More...

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Pay Increase Budgets Hold Steady for Banking and Finance Companies

Practical Advantages Natural Health Products

Put the books in the bin and get to work

Terror in the Work Place

Free whitepaper: Beginner's Guide to Employee Background Verifications

How To Help The Newest Hire Feel At Home

Proctored versus Un-proctored Selection and Recruiting Assessments

Retail Jobs Most Competitive in Canada: 7 Steps to Stand Out

Leaders Hidden in Plain Site: Your Organization is Full of Them.

Success: Why You Must Switch On Life's Combat Mode

Back to the “Basics”: Who is the Employer for I-9 Purposes?

The American Debt Crisis and the Cruel Science of Outplacement

Employee Engagement - The Disenchanted and Actively Disengaged

How Confident Are You in Your Leaders?

How the Rise of SaaS Relates to SOX, SAS 70 and Your Legal Contracts

Is Your Company Impacted By Presenteeism?

Did you witness the Monster Buzz at SHRM 2011?

Alcoa Mill Products To Pay More Than $540,000 To Settle Discrimination Case With OFCCP

It’s Time For Our Leaders to Start Acting Like Leaders, Part II

The Name of the Integrated Talent Management Game

10 Must-Have Business Apps for 2011

Anatomy of a Form I-9 Audit News Release

Managers: Remote Employees Want Your Attention, Too

Show Employees Their Value with Recognition

ROPELLA ANSWERS: "How To Eradicate Stress"