Blogs / 2013 / December

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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 / 2013 / December

My father-in-law, a 75 year old ex-engineer, military cook turned chef for the past 45 years who still works hard yet lives a fairly uncomplicated life (and who will NEVER retire nor get a computer) asked me tonight, "Christina, are people gett... More...

Looking back on 2013, and forward into 2014, businesses of all sizes are having to contend with a seemingly ever increasing list of government regulations that relate to HR issues. Many of these regulations pack a financial punch if businesses slip ... More...

These days, it’s becoming common for human resource departments to use business intelligence for analyzing the effectiveness of their labor teams. High-tech analytical tools have become so powerful that practically every company has taken notice and ... More...

The same-old ways that marketers have used and publicized press releases aren’t sufficient anymore, David McInnis — founder of PRWeb (since sold to Vocus) and the news-marketing platform Cranberry — argued in an HRmarketer-sponsored webinar Wednesday... More...

Introducing the PG Hall of Fame – Class of 2013 It’s time for another nine brands to blaze a path into the Purple Goldfish Project Hall of Fame. Companies that embrace the concept of “lagniappe” and have earned entrance into the Hall: 1. Chick-fil-A ... More...

As 2013 draws to a close, it’s seductive to make declarations about how things (including ourselves) will be different in the coming year. Daily exercise Kind words to the crotchety co-worker No sugar The list goes on. The problem is that too frequen... More...

How many times have you been in a situation, where you knew things were going to go badly, yet no one had the guts to tell the person in charge? It’s the elephant in the room. Everyone can hear it bellowing, except the boss. I was recently working wi... More...

Three Bengali-speaking Muslim restaurant kitchen employees in Toronto who were mocked and reprimanded for speaking Bengali, subjected to comments about “cleaning Bengali sh-t from the kitchen,” forced to eat pork in violation of their religious belie... More...

This article has been published as a exclusive release for SocialMediaToday. Employees are vital for building and scaling brand relationships. They have the distinction of being trusted ambassadors of the brand because of their uniquely “insider” sta... More...

Predictions for 2014: Baseball legend Casey Stengel once said, “Never make predictions, especially about the future.” It’s strong advice for today’s unpredictable climate. Yet we enjoy prognosticating, especially at the end of the year. So, here are ... More...

During the last two weeks we have had a number of snowy, grey days in Colorado. Nothing unusual this time of year, however it always amazes me that in these limited visibility situations just how many people drive their cars without their headl... More...

We are told from a young age that we shouldn't judge others, that we should get to know the other person and get beyond first impressions. But is it really that easy to do? We are bombarded with information, stimuli and data 24x7 and our bra... More...

Delicious, easy and budget-friendly, this combination of kitchen staples makes a quick meal anytime of the day. Makes 2 Servings Prep Time: 3 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Oven Temperature: Broil What You Need: 2 slices whole grain bread 4 eggs 1/4 cu... More...

(Adapted from the recipe by the Best of Bridge – That’s Trump) Balance this recipe by adding some rice, steamed broccoli/asparagus/green beans, and a salad. Makes 8 Servings What you need: ~2 lbs. pork tenderloin (~1kg) Marinade: 1/2 cup apple juice ... More...

Both kids and adults will enjoy this healthier version of a family favorite. Makes 4 servings What you need: 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried parsley 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 t... More...

As someone who spends a lot of time designing and honing long-term incentive programs, I thought I’d skip 2014 and make some predictions about time frames that compensation people really have to worry about. 3 Years from now, 2017: The … Continue rea... More...

Two Guys, Colorful Socks and a Dream Earlier this year, Ricky Choi & Phil Moldavski blazed a path. With the aid of Kickstarter, they launched Nice Laundry. The duo met in DC while working in marketing at Living Social. Obsessed by designer socks, yet... More...

By John R. Stoker Everyone is challenged at some time or another during the holiday season with spending time with family members or friends who seemingly lack any sense of decorum or civility. That’s why you really only see them once a year ... More...

Credibility: The quality or power of inspiring belief; capacity for belief. Here are four basic questions for you. 1. What is your definition of Credibility? 2. Who, in your opinion, has Credibility? (What behaviors or c... More...

Despite recent claims to the contrary, globalization is still alive and well. In fact, PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates that by 2020, a typical global company will have employees stationed in an average of 33 different nations — a major jump from the... More...

If your US-based company has at least 50 full time employees, then you’re already preparing to provide healthcare coverage to your employees who are working 30 or more hours per week. When it comes to administering the benefits associated with the A... More...

Changes to Come Alongside the New Affordable Care Act With the impending Affordable Care Act will come many changes for all, and wellness programs will be affected as well. As an employer, you will need to design your wellness programs so that they a... More...

By Mike Vilimek As 2013 winds to a close, we’ve compiled a list of the most important topics and trends we hear HR leader want to focus on in the upcoming year. Here are the top 10 New Year’s resolutions for HR departments in 2014: ... More...

Secrets Puerto Los Cabos will host four days of networking, education and destination showcase experiences St. Louis, December 2013 - The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) has announced that its 21st Annual Incentive Invitational will be hel... More...

A new law that took effect on December 1, 2013 will make New Jersey the latest of a growing number of states—including Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington—that prohibit emplo... More...

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Be Intentional in 2014

Purple Goldfish Hall of Famers 2013

Pre-solution: The Forgotten Step Before Resolutions Can Take Hold

Why Lack of Managerial Courage Ruins Everything

No “Cleaning Bengali Sh-t From The Kitchen”: Ontario Tribunal Finds For Bengali Workers

Employee Advocacy and the Employee-Brand Relationship Model

Seven fearless CX Predictions for 2014

Put Your Lights On!

Hold First Impressions Lightly

Cheesy Broiled Eggs on Toast

Pork Tenderloin with Honey Glazed Apples

Chicken Fingers

Predicting the Next 10 Years of Compensation

Little things like a handwritten note can make a big difference in customer experience

Tips for Handling Challenging Conversations during the Holidays

Credibility, a Cornerstone to Your Success

Cloud-Based Solutions Streamline Global Growth for Multinationals

Does Your Time & Attendance System Help You Manage the ACA?

Trends for 2014: What Wellness Programs Have in Store for You

Top 10 HR Resolutions for 2014

21st Annual IRF Incentive Invitational Kicks Off in Los Cabos, Mexico on May 28, 2014

New New Jersey State Law Limits Employer Access to Employees' Social Media Accounts