Blogs / 2011 / September

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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 / September

“Advances in computer technology and the Internet have changed the way America works, learns and communicates. The Internet has become an integral part of America’s economic, political and social life.” – BILL CLINTON, FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT ... More...

Seems like everyone is talking about innovation these days. Most of the discussion centers on the need to add value to customers through innovative products and services. But according to Gary Hamel, a leading expert on business strategy, there’s... More...

Carol Bartz was brought in by Yahoo to save the company from itself. She had made a great success of AutoDesk in her previous assignment, and her tough, driving style seemed just what Yahoo needed to shake it out of its torpor. Didn't work out, di... More...

Recognize This! – You need strategic employee recognition to balance the traditional review process. Usually I read about performance management systems (failed and otherwise) once or twice a year – in the Fall and Spring when most companies... More...

Two conferences (sort of) – in one day … Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend my first unconference ever. This one was produced by radical planet# Geoff Webb and his team. I loved: The concept of no talking heads (speeches given by... More...

Kansas City, Kan.— Medical insurance costs are continuing to rise for hospitality industry employers across the country. The 2011 Compensation Data Hospitality survey results show companies reported an average premium increase of 9.3 percent. More ... More...

With the impending retirement of the Baby Boomer generation, transferring knowledge is a business imperative. A recent BusinessWeek article, Intelligence Lost: The Boomers Are Exiting , notes “The loss of business intelligence and corporate kno... More...

Many with outstanding loans are apprehensive how they can account from the bargain absorption ante that are now actuality offered to the best able borrowers. Even if you do not ahead that you will charge to booty out a fresh costs plan anytime soon,... More...

All plans are not good plans. In fact, even good plans can fail. We cannot predict the future – we can only imagine it imperfectly. In our companies and organizations, effective planning is a social activity. Deciding on a strategic planning proce... More...

Recognize This! – Focus on the big goals, but don’t forget to celebrate the smaller achievements along the way. Do you have any BHAGs – you know, Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals? I do. My primary BHAG is to change the way the world recognizes a... More...

"Over 80% of our waking hours are spent in some form of communication." Casey got his first leadership position because he was one of the best at actually doing his job. Does that mean he is capable of teaching others how to do their jobs? Not at a... More...

Employee Scheduling Software and Mobile Apps are the Best Solution. Susie's right “ the best technology rules”! Whether you're planning a huge 5 day convention or as Susie has shown us managing a simple lemonade business, powerful technology sol... More...

Executive Wisdom I was recently working with one of my San Francisco Bay Area executive coaching clients – the president of a professional services firm. We had a fascinating coaching conversation about the stupidest decision or action he had e... More...

Q: What can I do to advance my career and really stand out to my boss? A: Follow these tips and you’ll stand out against your peers: ■ Set goals; talk to your boss about your ambitions and create a feasible a plan. ■ Get invo... More...

Written by Ginger McRae, Esq., SPHR Senior Consultant / Shareholder • Atlanta, Georgia Employment Practices Solutions, Inc. gmcrae@EPSpros.com Should we have been surprised by the announcement in July 2011 that telecommuni... More...

Today’s workforce management (WFM) systems help companies to maintain the required level of service at lower costs. Automated WFM systems save substantial management and clerical time, while reducing labour costs by optimizing staffing resources. ... More...

The policy banning gays in the US military has been repealed. This means that service members can reveal that they are gay, without any repercussion. Previously, gay people could serve in the military as long as they did not openly reveal their sexua... More...

Recognize This! – Company culture is ignored to the peril of the organization as a whole. Yesterday I wrote about my passion for employee recognition in the workplace. Another topic I’m passionate about is company culture. Too many leaders... More...

The Q&A session of our Back to the Basics webinar series is less than a week away- next Wednesday, September 21 at 11:30am EST. If you haven't already, there's still time to register for this learning event. We'll be addressing questions we r... More...

Kansas City, Kan.— During the recession, having a well developed time-off program was essential for companies looking for a way to compensate employees, without stretching already thin budgets. Now, as companies push towards recovery, time-off progra... More...

Gamification, the use of games to drive participation and engagement, has been getting a lot of buzz lately as a way to increase employee engagement. When used correctly, it creates a perfect marriage of work and play in order to make jobs more excit... More...

Software Testing Outsourcing When was the last time you updated your workforce management system? Are you still simply focusing on the core modules of forecasting and scheduling? If it’s been a while since you’ve given any thought to your workforc... More...

It seems the nation's top human resource executives are having a hard time getting a good night's sleep - and for good reason. In a new survey of nearly 800 Human Resources executives, 74% said their job stress level has skyrocketed in the p... More...

Employee Wellness is an ever growing field. The great news is many organizations are adding wellness to their discipline [like HR.com has] and some organizations are focusing all their time on it. On October 4-6 the Health, Work & Wel... More...

I’m not prone to feel sorry for people who don’t put together a good resume and complain about not finding a job, just like I don’t feel sorry for recruiters who complain about bad applicant tracking software but who never took the time research su... More...

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Getting started: Quickstart Guide for Online Recruitment

Innovating Your Own Management: Are You Up to the Challenge?

What can we learn from Carol Bartz' firing by Yahoo?

It’s Time to Rethink Performance Management

Two conferences (sort of) – in one day …

Medical Insurance Costs on the Rise for the Hospitality Industry

Knowledge Management Strategies for HR--Free APQC Webinar

Tips to Assist you to Get A Refinance Auto Loan

Thirteen Elements of Effective Planning

“Bursts of Joy” on the Path to Achieving Your BHAGs

Taking The Helm Of Leadership

Susie's Right WFM Solutions Give Event Managers A Big Win

Executive Wisdom - Developing Your Leadership Wisdom

ROPELLA ANSWERS: "How Do I Stand Out As an Employee?"

Rigid Policies May Break under the Weight of ADA Reasonable Accommodation

How to Choose a Workforce Management System (WFM)

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy Repealed

Company Success Is Entirely Dependent on Your Culture

Your Form I-9 Questions Answered tomorrow, September 21

Time-Off Programs Benefit Banking & Finance Employers

Getting Employees Excited with Games

Software Testing Outsourcing

Tackling Two Monumental Challenges: Engagement and Meetings

Keeping up with the times...

How to See a Shining Candidate Through a Lousy Resume