Blogs / 2013 / May

Join me and Angela Kokott, host of Calgary Today QR77 Radio, with our monthly segment, “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. Listen to Episode 46 here: Are School health Programs Creating Eating Disorders? Toronto psychiatrist L... More...

Job seekers often bemoan the difficult process of finding employment – the endless cover letters, resume polishing and, if they’re lucky, interviews – but the other side of the equation is no less tiresome. When a company has a vacant position or pos... More...

As new graduates flood the market and unemployment remains high (especially for recent grads), I found this article by Tom Friedman timely. Friedman writes about HireArt, a start-up firm focused on connecting employers with candidates who demonstrat... More...

UPDATE: Shortly after this Littler Report was initially published, the legislatures of Arkansas, Colorado, Oregon and Washington passed social media password protection bills. In addition, New Jersey’s Governor conditionally vetoed the bill passed ... More...

The path to employee engagement is a simple one. The organization makes engagement possible by providing a framework for making engagement possible. That framework begins by communicating a set of organizational values so they are known and understoo... More...

I said it expecting to stir the audience. I didn't get the response I thought I would get. Maybe there were a few raised eyebrows and a handful of heads nodding, but there wasn't a single gasp. No one asked "could you repeat that again" or "what did ... More...

Every six months, Modern Survey goes out to a random sample of full-time, adult US workers to learn how they feel about their relationship with their managers, pay and benefits, senior leadership, and their organizations. We want to learn how “engage... More...

Employers who are considering adding prepaid legal services to employee group benefits must carefully evaluate all plan features to ensure its value and ability to meet the legal needs of their workforce. Read the latest prepaid legal service articl... More...

This is a great blog by Dr. Nicole Gravina on the biology of reinforcement and punishment . An interesting way to think about why we do what we do - check it out! More...

T&M stand for time & Material. Generally this model is used by IT companies. It is a typical business model where resourcing place an important role. Sometime people call it Body shopping where you have to provide a resource to ... More...

Despite some financial analysts reporting on an improving economy, everyday financial issues are still burdening an increasing majority of employees. Financial Wellness programs are not only smart investments for employers but in the current state ... More...

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This week, our five links are for anyone trying to build a career or a department in HR. From an analytics standard to the use of 'differently abled' people, there's something for everyone. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HRExaminer/~3/wlQBOko7dH0/ More...

Feature: When is the right time to invest in mobile? The longer you can wait, the clearer it will get. But can you afford to wait? John Sumser has Five keys to Mobile Recruiting in this week’s feature article on HRExaminer. Also in this issue, Willi... More...

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) has been widely embraced by organizations looking to increase efficiency, reduce costs and track metrics. In a new research report, RPO 2.0 – Paradigm Shift in RPO Value Proposition , Everest Group ide... More...

Such Great News ... SAP's Lars Dalgaard joins Andreessen Horowitz .... May 30, 2013: 2:16 PM ET SAP star will join venture firm. Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has a new general partner: former SuccessFactors CEO and SAP ex... More...

It’s tough to read the headlines about the Boston bombings without feeling a blend of outrage, despair and resolve. The attack fell on Patriots’ Day, a holiday commemorating the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, the opening salvo of the... More...

The distinction between 'work' and 'a job' is gaining greater attention among the world's large employers. This short video explains how talent supply chain management is all about getting the work done, not simply filling job vacancies. View the sho... More...

Recognize This! – Recognition can impact and even fix many aspects of HR. As regular readers can imagine, I’m a fan of research. Research from multiple angles and sources can lead us to better decisions and applications. In addition to the exter... More...

Recently a subscriber asked me how to have a courageous conversation about an employee hygiene problem. (One of the most courageous conversations you may have to have with an employee is to find a respectful way to say “you stink.”) After all, it’s a... More...

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Are School Health Programs Creating Eating Disorders?

2 tips to help ease the complicated recruitment process

Hiring Those Who Can Do

Workplace Policy Institute: Social Media Password Protection and Privacy — The Patchwork of State Laws and How It Affects Employers

Who Owns Employee Engagement?

The Purpose Gap

US Workforce Engagement Results

Enhance Employee Benefits with Comprehensive Prepaid Legal Services

Biology of Reinforcement

T&M Business Model

Financial Wellness Programs - Why Employees Value Them and Why Employers Should Care

Cinderella Employees

The difficult discipline of follow-up

FOUR MASTER LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Eight Leadership Blind Spots

ORGANIZATIONAL MYTHOLOGIES

Why Best Practices Often Aren't!

Five Links: Potpourri

HRExaminer v4.21

RPO 2.0 - Paradigm Shift in RPO Value Proposition

Lars Joins top VC firm

Helping Boston

What's the Role of a Talent Supply Chain Manager?

Latest Globoforce/SHRM Report: Driving Stronger Performance through Employee Recognition

Addressing a Hygiene Problem Requires Courageous Leadership

	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