Blogs / 2013 / January

This totally free, downloadable ebook was written by Chip Dawson, former safety director at Kodak. This publication is an overview of the safety management process. The theme of the book is “how enlightened leadership, good people and a proven p... More...

It's okay if someone wants to right you off & believe that you are not capable or lack enough experience...BUT it is never okay to turn that individuals belief into your truth. Never stop dreaming and reaching for the stars worst case scena... More...

If so, you aren't alone. Thousands of business owners and executives are looking for answers to these crucial questions: 1. How is the 50 employee threshold regarding the requirement to offer health insurance or pay a penalty calculated? Hint, it ... More...

Chris' weekly blog posts & podcasts are available at drivingresultsthroughculture.com. Chris also provides monthly blog posts & podcasts at smartblogs.com. Chris' daily posts on Twitter, Facebook, & LinkedIn share the best practices... More...

A Hyatt Legal Plan allows employees to handle their personal legal matters quickly, conveniently and effectively—with little effort required of benefits staff. Watch our latest video featuring Nikki Scaggs, Benefits Analyst for Union Benefits Trust, ... More...

It’s the time of year when one employee sneezes and the next thing you know, the whole office has caught the black plague. Okay, maybe it’s not that serious. But it seems like everyone is coming down with something these days. That got us won... More...

Recognize This! – Allowing local leaders to create fiefdoms for their own advancement seriously impacts organizational culture strength and validity. This morning I had breakfast with a friend, Martha. As friends do over coffee and pastry, we f... More...

This week, our guest blogger, Judy Naamat, wraps up her two-part post on the impact of the America Invents Act on employers. Judy is a patent attorney who just became associated with the firm, Hoffmann & Baron, a full-service law firm specializin... More...

Folks, you are in for a treat! As promised, we have a guest blogger joining us this week. Please welcome Judy Naamat, Esq., a patent attorney with over twelve years of experience prosecuting patents in the electrical, computer, and mechanical arts. A... More...

Facebook recently launched a new feature, Graph Search. It's a robust tool that gives users the power to search their friends' profiles for information and recommendations. The days leading up to its launch were exhausting. One of Facebook's prod... More...

Does employee retention keep you up at night? Today's volatile economy presents several challenges for large organizations. Companies are forced to make smarter decisions in half the time, or remain behind the competition. It's important to understan... More...

With any program, you have to get your money's worth. It's no myth that companies view employee recognition as expendable - unless there is visible ROI. Most organizations have a recognition program in place; however, it is rarely aligned with object... More...

Competitive organizations know that the key to business success is through engaged employees. These employees are aligned to the organization’s success because they receive regular recognition that amplifies the right behavior to drive results. By mo... More...

Recognize This! – Companies are only as good as the people in it. Be sure your leadership team reflects your CEO’s goals, vision and values. On a fairly regular basis, I blog about CEO wisdom I’ve read in the New York Times “Corner Office col... More...

Every time I visit Las Vegas I am in awe how the city functions at a seemingly high level despite having some of the most liberal laws in the country. Gambling, drinking, and prostitution….I often wonder if anything is illegal. Cops are bare... More...

“Are you going to go ahead and have those TPS reports for us this afternoon?” — Bill Lumbergh, Office Space If you are familiar with the cult hit Office Space, you will easily recall the heartless micro-manager Bill Lumbergh. Lumbergh uses a... More...

Postal workers get a bad rap and are frequent fodder for comedians and late night talk show hosts. But aside from the renowned story of Fred in The Fred Factor , here's another glowing example of a remarkable postal worker. "It's just part of o... More...

Date: Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 Time: 11AM EDT – 12PM EDT Register now for this complimentary Webinar . Goal setting is a powerful process that has proven to increase professional results and employee satisfaction. Now is the time to ... More...

Think you’ve found the perfect employee? Think again. Nobody’s perfect — not your star programmer. Not even your top sales gal. That’s why you need to focus on building a truly exceptional team of people whose strengths offset each others’ weaknes... More...

Today’s workforce is more diverse than ever; therefore a growing number of employers are leveraging voluntary benefits to create robust, universally appealing employee benefits packages that cater to the wide-ranging needs of a multigenerational work... More...

Working Resources is an Executive Coaching San Francisco Bay Area Firm Helping Companies Assess, Select, Coach and Retain Emotionally Intelligent Leaders; Talent Management; Leadership Development; Competency Modeling; Succession Management; and Lead... More...

'Over-parenting' may not be an entirely new invention, but studies like this recent one out of Australia suggest it's on the increase in younger generations. 'Helicopter parenting', as it's sometimes referred to, is in some respects beco... More...

Social recruiting has now taken on a larger role than in prior years and continues to become a major focus of an employer’s brand as well as their recruitment strategy. Just ask the attendees at the Social Recruiting Strategies Conference in ... More...

We have been hunkered down for a couple of years following the recession. In early 2012, I was hopeful that organizations would break back out. However, it seems to me that this is only happening in pockets. There are a few brave souls on the ... More...

Read the full post on the SharedHR blog . Quotes are a great way to breathe new life into old truisms. Quotes tend to inspire me to strive further, work harder, and see beyond. With many daunting projects on everyone’s plate for the new yea... More...

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