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Employers are showing renewed interest in fresh college graduates. For years, these young people have experienced frustrating difficulty finding stimulating and rewarding jobs after graduation. Many companies that had traditionally conducted on-campu... More...

October 27, 2004 Commentators, consultants, politicians, and others are talking about a "demographic train wreck." They warn that employers will run out of workers to serve customers and make money for their companies. For example, The ... More...

November 3, 2004 Higher education has become more accessible to students in developed countries around the world. A university degree has gained status as a means of entry into more highly regarded careers. Families at all socioeconomic levels no... More...

October 6, 2004 Over the years, research has proven that the greatest growth in the economy, including hiring, comes from small business rather than large organizations. As small and medium-size businesses grow in response to demand generated by ... More...

October 13, 2004 Employers are becoming more aggressive in their pursuit of highly talented employees. Recruiting efforts are being stepped up. Once again, bonuses are being paid to new employees, just for joining the company. Nothing new, you sa... More...

Downsizing doesn't work. Research shows this but what are the alternatives? Dr. Wayne Cascio has published an important book, Responsible Restructuring, which shows what successful firms do when faced with tough times. David Creelman spoke to Dr.... More...

Don´t substitute email for one-on-one leader communication Use email for scheduling, routine updating, quick questions and other administrative efficiencies. Use the phone or face-to-face communication for everything else. Email is not ... More...

Business in Third World countries brings managers face to face with the expectation of illicit payments. People who say, "it´s the culture" put themselves at risk of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Even bribes and graft paid to for... More...

Totalization Agreements are bilateral agreements between the United States (US) and other countries. The purpose of the Agreements is to avoid double taxation of income (in both the home and host location) for social security tax purposes (FICA tax i... More...

Despite being one of the world´s largest and fasting growing markets, China faces a labor shortage of local qualified staff. This is especially true in Shanghai, where many foreign companies struggle to hire qualified local workers. To overcome... More...

Back in 2002 the new national hospital in Abuja, Nigeria, built with the aim of running to international standards, was losing money hand over fist. Medical staff were being used to handle the commercial operation, which resulted not only in the busi... More...

Human Resources consultants, like many service professionals, relentlessly struggle against the dilemma of how to deliver outstanding client service on a full-time basis while still planning ahead for the next project. The issue is particularly acute... More...

Ireland isn't going to be the next Calcutta or Mumbai. It isn't trying to be the back office, customer care call center Mecca of the Western world. Which is probably just as well. What it does want to do is build its position as a leading European... More...

Does your workplace seem fractured? Do you get the sense that your organization of 50 people is more like 50 organizations of 1 person each? Unfortunately, this is a common state of affairs in many work environments, where the urge to divide things i... More...

The Conference Board recently released a study, sponsored by Accenture HR Services, which compares and contrasts the practice of HR outsourcing in government with the private sector. The report titled, "HR Outsourcing in Government Organizations... More...

Human resource executives anticipate a shortfall in the management and leadership pipeline before the end of the decade, according to global consulting and training firm Novations Group, which surveyed 2,900 senior HR professionals. The HR executi... More...

Some employers think outplacement services are too costly and only provide lengthy counseling and coaching sessions that can stretch out over months. Some employees think that they would rather have the cost of these services in the form of additiona... More...

The Human Resource Professional´s Career Guide: Building A Position Of Strength By Jeanne Palmer with Martha I. Finney Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer 2004 While there are many books about how to better manage human resources within organizations, The... More...

"Stop playing games!" I shouted into the phone, and then I slammed it into its cradle for emphasis. It was over. I was tired of the broken promises. The lack of attention. The poor communications. I'd been tolerating him for months, and ... More...

Pulmonary diseases, a category which includes asthma, rank among the top five chronic causes of workplace disabilities, according to an analysis of short- and long-term disability claims submitted to MetLife. The other four conditions that top the li... More...

Doing business with great salespeople can make a big impact on your bottom line. Learn how to distinguish between them and conventional "commission-seekers." What should you, a business-to-business customer, expect from the sales professionals who... More...

It´s a fact: when you have a variety of different skill sets to develop throughout the organization, a single training partner may not be enough. Whether you´re starting up a corporate university or establishing a core development curricu... More...

On August 29, 2003, the Korean National Assembly passed a bill mandating the gradual shortening of workweeks. The bill will gradually reduce average working hours from 44 hours a week to 40 hours a week, removing the requirement to work half-days on ... More...

One of the major challenges facing HR departments in our multi-national, extended enterprise business culture is dealing with increasing occurrences of violence in places of employment. Work sites, once considered reasonably protected environments, t... More...

In an effort to attract more entrepreneurial spirit to Singapore, the government recently announced a new job pass scheme to attract foreign entrepreneurs to the island country. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) passed a new scheme called "EntrePass" on... More...

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Herman Trend Alert: Competition for Recent Graduates

Herman Trend Alert: Demographic Train Wreck?

Herman Trend Alert: The Great Mismatch

Herman Trend Alert: Small Businesses Hiring College Grads

Bonuses for New Hires

Thought Leaders: Wayne Cascio on Alternatives to Downsizing

Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: E-Mail Management

Managing Global Corruption Risks

Totalization Agreements

China: Foreign Companies Find Ways To Overcome Local Labor Shortage

Interim Management in Action: Nigeria

Delivering Client Projects While Selling New Work

Ireland Aims to Be Europe's Managed Services Capital

How To Nurture Oneness In The Workplace

National, State Governments Rapidly Joining Private Sector in Outsourcing Human Resources and Other Functions

HR Executives Foresee Shortfall In Management Pipeline

Tailoring Outplacement to Fit Your Employees-and Your Budget

Book Review: The Human Resource Professional's Career Guide:Building a Position of Strength

Renovations, Relationships & Women: Tips for Contractors to Keep Everyone Happy

Pulmonary Diseases, Including Asthma, Are Among Top Causes of Chronic Workplace Disabilities

How to Recognize a Great Salesperson

Partnering with Subject Matter Experts: A Delicate Balance

South Korea Introduces Five-Day Workweeks

HR's Challenge of Combating Workplace Violence

Singapore Introduces New Entrepreneurial Job Pass For Foreigners