There is no doubt that most organizations faced falling employee engagement measures last year. We all knew that 2009 had been a challenging economic year … Read more
The High Court’s Dukes v. Wal-Mart Hearing: Here is What it Might Mean
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Dukes, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. For those who enjoy reading the tea … Read more
Mentors and Professional Networking: Why You Need Both to be Successful
This month’s webinar topic on Professional Networking and Mentors is such an important one for people searching for relevance and opportunities. We talked … Read more
New ADA Rules Provide Much Needed Clarification for Employers
By Myra K. Creighton After a lengthy wait, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued final regulations and interpretive guidance for … Read more
Driving Change Through Persuasion: It’s About Reinforcing Good Habits
Editor’s Note: Change Through Persuasion by David A. Garvin and Michael A. Roberto is an excerpt from HBR’s 10 Must Reads “On Change,” a … Read more
Latest Tax Return Gives Insight Into SHRM’s Executive Pay Practices
Like businesses all across the globe, SHRM had to dip into its reserves to cover expenses in 2009 when it came up $8.7 million short. The organization’s … Read more
Reflections on the Supreme Court Argument in Dukes v. Wal-Mart
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Briefing is now complete and oral arguments are set for Tuesday March 29 before the U.S. Supreme Court in Dukes, et al. v. … Read more
Another Survey Says Workers Are Fed Up and Ready to Bolt – And Why
This may sound like a broken record, but here’s yet another survey that shows that a great many employees are ready to bolt for a new job whenever … Read more
The Most Important Things HR Should be Doing
Editor’s Note: Dr. John Sullivan has been a provocateur and strategist in the field of human resources and talent management for over 30 years. His … Read more
Onboarding and Talent Management: It’s a Lot Like Spring Gardening
After all the horrible weather that we had this winter, a 70 degree March Friday changed the attitude of almost everyone on the streets of New York City. … Read more