Sure it’s hard to recruit software developers and other tech professionals. There’s just not enough of them to meet the demand.So knowing that, … Read more

How a Small Employer Gets Big Results From Its Employee Satisfaction Program
When I began working in human resources, my job was to make sure the company was in compliance. My tasks included payroll processing, recruiting and … Read more

5 Tips For Giving Helpful Feedback
It’s not human nature to welcome negative feedback. At best, people accept the comments, make changes for the better, but feel disappointed that they … Read more
Jobs Up 178,000 In November; Unemployment Takes Sharp Drop
U.S. employers added 178,000 new non-farm jobs during November, according to a government employment report that’s only surprise was a sharp decline … Read more

Ready to Change Your Performance Process? Here’s How
There has been a significant increase in articles about performance management in my inbox lately, so for the last month, I saved them all with the … Read more

Is Your Culture “Millennial Ready?”
Millennials — they’re different from any other generation of worker, and they’ll soon be the majority of the workforce. Because of this huge growth in … Read more

How to Tell Workers They Won’t Be Getting Overtime
This spring, an estimated four million Americans became eligible for overtime pay, with a new overtime rule doubling the salary threshold to automatic … Read more

What Are Doing About Your “Workplace Prisoners”?
Recognize This! – Motivating employees requires more than compensation, which can create “prisoners.” Instead, companies need to emphasize a richer … Read more

Private Sector Hiring Soared to 216,000 This Month
Private sector hiring soared in November as employers added 216,000 new workers, just shy of 100,000 than the 119,000 hired in October. HR services and … Read more

4 Ways You Can Make Better Use of Social Media
Social media is ubiquitous, and companies are using it in different and innovative ways for enhancing their sales, marketing and customer services. So why … Read more