Blogs / 2012 / March

Right now the job search and recruiting market is in constant change. Much of this is happening due to social media, and the continued evolution of how people interact anywhere online. Being that the main source of the initial interaction between the... More...

According to the Aberdeen Group's recent 2011 study, "The HR Executive’s Agenda," clearly shows that organizations integrating workforce analytics with business performance analytics are nearly three times more likely to achieve best-in-class perfo... More...

More than three-quarters of the organizations that participated in the survey responded that they currently use some form of workforce analytics system to manage and report workforce data. However: - 34% indicated that they were dissatisfi... More...

Although processing payroll may seem as easy as printing a check. You should be aware of the many complexities that come with being an employer. The laws have become so complex that keeping up on the changing rules for each state requires exten... More...

Reuters reported last week that temporary labor suppliers are seeing an increasing number of temporary and project based contingent workers hired as internal, direct hire employees. In fact, larger staffing firms estimate that around 40% of the co... More...

www.electronici9.com On Tuesday, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a notice seeking public comment on a newly redesigned version of the Form I-9 . For all those I-9 groupies out there, this will be the 12th version... More...

Recognize This! – Yes, getting rid of the annual review can be done successfully. Do we really need annual performance reviews? I’ve written before that there is a balance between ongoing feedback from multiple sources and annual feedbac... More...

Italy’s economy remains in trouble. The economy was flat in 2011, and the combination of austerity measures, falling market and consumer confidence, and weaker demand will likely result in the economy contracting by about 0.5% in 2012. ... More...

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Do your leaders have what it takes to generate employee performance? Find out now! Are you building a high-performance work environment? It is the challenge of today's leaders to create the circumstances that stimulate improved performance and e... More...

Learn how to find and fill competency gaps in your organization before they affect you. All companies realize the importance of nurturing a talented workforce. But how many of you are actually doing something about it? By measuring competency ga... More...

In just one month, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new election rules will go into effect. What will this mean for your business? Two things: (1) elections will proceed quicker than ever before; and (2) you will have fewer opportunities t... More...

Recognize This! – Your star performers can’t shine without the daily efforts of your middle tier. Who gets recognized in your organization? Just the superstars – the top 10% high performers? Or do you acknowledge those who grind out the work... More...

On March 27, 2012, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services published a notice of proposed revision to the Form I-9 in the Federal Register. Most notably, the proposed form is two pages rather than one page, and the instructions comprise six pages... More...

Lumesse Globalizes Lumesse Mobile App for Lumesse TalentLink 12 With New User Experience, Extra Language Support and New Capabilities Gives Managers Access to Key Process Steps, Employee Information in Multiple Languages From Their iPhones Aus... More...

For generations, supervisors across every industry have been dogged by a similar question during the review process: How can feedback, both positive and negative, be delivered in a way that actually makes employee performance improve? How can ... More...

With most of the country still sluggish on job creation, startups face the opposite problem – a glut of open technical jobs. According to a new infographic released today by StartUpHire, the largest online database of jobs at startup companies, wi... More...

It is estimated that the cost of employee turnover can range from 40-400% of an employee’s annual salary. The total cost of turnover includes money, time and other hidden or “soft” costs, which when combined, are often much more substantial th... More...

Authors: Gregory Keating, Lee Schreter, Robert Wolff, Angelo Spinola, Bradley Strawn, Allan King, Jennifer Mora, Carole Wilder, and Anne Mellen Wage and Hour class actions continue to plague healthcare employers, but employers have had a numbe... More...

Authors: Chris Leh Employers continue to wrestle with the issue of whether to require employees and prospective employees to divulge their social media passwords. A recent spike in interest by the media, by advocacy groups, legislators and the... More...

Dear Joan: A co-worker has issues with our President. He feels that our President is trying to be a psychologist and help him to overcome his bad childhood, and he does not welcome the interference with his personal life. The President think... More...

Fear of failure is something most people can relate to, but in our interview with Marcelo Biasia from Beirsdorf Indonesia, he raised the possibility of culture playing a part in how we deal with this fear. In our latest ‘View from the Top’... More...

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Are you confused by background screening compliance trends? It's not easy to stay compliant! If so, or if you want to learn more abut the rapidly changing laws and regulations, click here to register for a FREE webcast by Fred Giles, CPP, Senior V... More...

Recognize This! — Strategic recognition is a powerful tool to align employees with your goals and take appropriate action after your engagement survey is done. Like 80% of the people on our “My Engagement Survey Is Done, Now What?” webinar... More...

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The Future of Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

White Paper: Outperform the Competition with Workforce Analytics

2012 Survey Report of Employers - Workforce Analytics

What You Need to Be Aware of When Processing Payroll Internally

Temporary Labor Suppliers Are Seeing More Contingent Workers Hired As Internal, Direct Hire Employee

Double the Fun: USCIS Proposes New 2-page I-9 Form and Seeks Public Comment

Ending the Annual Performance Review * 2 Case Studies

The Italian labor market dilemma

"Before You Hire: Complete Guide To Checking Your Employees"

Get your Free White Paper "Leaders Drive Productivity: Building a High-Performance Environment?"

Get your Free White Paper "Measuring and Addressing Competency Gaps"

New NLRB Election Rules Will Go into Effect April 30, 2012

Recognize Your “Plumbers” as Well as Your “Poets”

U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES (CIS) PUBLISHES NEW, PROPOSED FORM I-9

Lumesse Globalizes Lumesse Mobile App for Lumesse TalentLink 12 With New User Experience, Extra Language Support and New Capabilities

5 Tips for Providing Effective Employee Feedback

Where the Startup Jobs Are

The True Cost of Employee Turnover

Wage and Hour Class Actions in the Healthcare Industry

Though Not Yet Banned, Requiring Social Media Information Is a Bad Idea

Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Leader should not play the shrink

Never judge the culture, try to understand it - Interview with Marcelo Biasia

Leadership’s Link to Emotional Intelligence

Please join us for a FREE HR.com Webcast on "Background Screening Compliance Trends"

4 Actions To Take After Your Employee Engagement Survey Is Done

	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