In Part 1 of this article series, I talked about the value of competitive intelligence (CI) from the HR vantage point. Here in Part 2, I’ll talk … Read more
Holy Toledo, the Pre-Boom Has Begun! Are You Ready for a Hell of a Ride?
I am certainly no eternal optimist about the economy. But I did undergo a great deal of education in economics prior to receiving my Ph.D. This education … Read more
Automating the Staffing Process for Hourly Jobs: Part 2, The Risks
Part 1 of this article series reviewed the benefits that can come from using automated staffing solutions for hourly jobs. Here in Part 2 we’ll … Read more
A Head Start: How To Keep the People You Hire and Promote Retention at the Same Time
Turnover is growing slowly but will explode as the economy picks up. Word over the past few weeks is that things are actually ó for the first time … Read more
Metrics in Centralized and Decentralized Staffing Functions
The centralization of a staffing model is defined as the extent to which management has direct control over the staffing function. In a highly centralized … Read more
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: No Wonder Turnover Is About To Skyrocket!
Several articles of late have mentioned how analysts and thought leaders are predicting that, as the economy in the Untied States begins to recover at an … Read more
The Time Value of Time, and How to Get Hiring Managers to Spend It
If you conduct a root cause analysis of hiring mistakes, the following big issues stand out: Most hiring managers don’t devote enough time or effort … Read more
Why Good Salespeople Don’t Make Good Sales Managers
It seems like such a great idea. Sandy is a top sales producer. You have an opening for a sales manager to help others do the same. Someone suggests, … Read more
Are You Ready? The Coming Turnover Boom
American workers are unhappy with their jobs. The number of employees who are considered to be under “high stress” has increased by 15% from … Read more
HR, Recruiting, and the Sales Function: 6 Thoughts Worth Considering
Victor Hugo, the French poet, dramatist, and novelist, once said, “Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.” With this thought … Read more