Blogs / 2014 / April

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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 / 2014 / April

With the passage of the ACA in 2010 and the release of CMS data this year,the slow but steady process of implementing new insurance plans that most employers are required to provide and employees are required to make use of, the times are a changing.... More...

When considering the factors that are directly related to the success of a business, the words that quickly come to mind are innovation, creativity, hard work and communication. But none of those aims can be reached without the most important aspect ... More...

The recent weeks were very exciting in the field of HR here in Chicago. The 65th annual SHRM Conference, held at McCormick Place in the city is a great opportunity to network with other businesses and learn about what HR challenges they are facing an... More...

It is no secret that the key to running a successful business is to maximize the utility of the workforce. A manager can have planned everything perfectly, have an excellent and innovative idea and hired a talented staff to assist in carrying out all... More...

Every company is started with a vision. There is always a principal owner or executive who was inspired by an idea, a spark of intuition! And if they are blessed, they in turn evolve that idea into inspiration which evolves into a real life business.... More...

Recently, the National Labor Relations Board was faced with an interesting case. An employee at a Chicago BMW dealership posted statuses and photos to his Facebook page that were critical of Knauz BMW, his employer. After being fired for his transgre... More...

So, it is my first meeting with a client – our agenda: reviewing his current employee handbook. After reviewing this dreadful document, I asked him, “Who wrote this handbook?” Not surprising, he said he purchased it online. This was literally the m... More...

When Catalyst Ranch opened its doors in 2002, it was the first venue in Chicago to realize that the results of any offsite meeting can be enhanced if attendees are placed in the right environment. Catalyst Ranch features six quirky, colorful meeti... More...

These are some statistics to keep in mind regarding ballpark talent replacement costs: $7,000 salaried Worker $10,000 Mid-level Employee $40,000 Senior Executive Did you know that Business.com says 45% of employees are dissatisfied in their job... More...

Conducting a great performance review is a bit of an art. Managers who are just learning this art often ask us what they should be talking about—other than specific performance targets—with their people during reviews. In addition to the fine det... More...

Trainevision, Inc. cracks the code on “Learner Engagement” with its innovative “Television Series-Style” video training concept. The Burbank, California startup disrupts business training as usual with video heavy learning that looks exactly like pri... More...

Speaking about all the career opportunities that are opened before you after your graduation, there are several things that you need to know about. Well, one should admit that building any career needs some starting point. In our case it is… Find... More...

Prestigious Leadership Award Recognizes Industry Leaders Nationwide SHREWSBURY, N.J. (April 29, 2014) – The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), a top-rated, ICF-accredited Coach Training Program, and innovative provider... More...

This week: Technology is moving too fast, Google gives 20th Century resume advice, Programmers pretend they know more than they know, Buy twitter followers & Who owns the experience? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HRExaminer/~3/OAr3Hk3hH60/ More...

Monday, April 28, 2014 :00am Rethinking the Enterprise Talent Solution By Lisa Rowan HR software evolved to match the organization of HR... More...

Monday, April 28, 2014 :00am How to Amplify Social Network Deployment in the Enterprise: A Strategic Framework By Michael Fauscette The... More...

Often your HR person is also your benefits, recruitment, training, organizational development, problem resolution and party planning resource. Even though pay is just a small part of an HR professional’s expertise, your company should have access to ... More...

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My discussions with managers about employee motivation often center on getting employees to be more motivated for their work. Managers then describe the reasons they need employees to be “more motivated.” Usually it is to achieve the important goa... More...

Collins & Lacy’s 2014 Super Lawyers Showcase Diverse Practices and Range of Service Eleven Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers Eleven Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys spanning the firm’s four statewide offices have been named ... More...

ACT Foundation Assembles Council to Be a Voice for Working Learners AUSTIN, TX (April 16, 2014) – ACT Foundation has assembled its inaugural Working Learner Advisory Council to address the needs and challenges of working learners across the country.... More...

TORONTO, April 28, 2014 /CNW/ - Successful organizations are paying more attention to the needs and aspirations of their youngest employees - that's the key finding from this year's "Canada's Top Employers for Young People" competition, announced thi... More...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – April 28, 2014 – Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) announced today it was awarded a contract valued at more than $11 million to provide air combat training support to a long-time Middle East customer at multiple sites. The prime contr... More...

CIBC once again named a Top Employer for young Canadians Recognized for outstanding programs committed to Canada's younger workforce TORONTO, April 28, 2014 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) has once again been named one of Canada's Top Employer... More...

EMBARGOED UNTIL 12:00 AM ET, THURSDAY MAY, 1 CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Report Explores Sectors and Metros Driving the Construction Jobs Recovery Study reveals the top 10 metros for employment in residential and commerci... More...

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Great New Resources for Managing Your Health Costs & for Employers to soften the Consumer Model as a Benefit

Trust: The Backbone of Organizational Success, by Jacob the Intern

Playing for the Same Team, by Jacob the Intern

Truly, Would You Want to Work for You? by Jacob The Intern

HR is a HUB! The Conduit to Success.

Social Media and Free Speech. Does interpretation outweigh intention?

Thinking about purchasing an Employee Handbook online? Buyer Beware!

The Whimsical and Energetic Workplace

Retention & Engagement

The Art of Effective Performance Reviews

New Soft Skills Training Company Launches with Hollywood Swagger

Finding a job for making a career after study – it’s all that simple, indeed

The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching Earns Top Spot Among Leadership 500 List for Exceptional Leadership Development Programs

Five Links: Whose Experience?

Rethinking the Enterprise Talent Solution

How to Amplify Social Network Deployment in the Enterprise: A Strategic Framework

Small Companies Deserve Compensation Excellence

Getting the Distance Right

5 Ways to Help Improve an Employee Alignment Problem

Collins & Lacy’s 2014 Super Lawyers Showcase Diverse Practices and Range of Service

ACT Foundation's New Council to Serve as Voice for Working Learners

Creating Opportunity for Generation Next: This Year's "Canada's Top Employers for Young People" are Announced

Cubic Receives $11 Million Middle East Training Contract with Long-time Customer

CIBC once again named a Top Employer for young Canadians

New Report: The Sectors and Metros Driving Construction Employment