There was a definite buzz for the September HR Roundtable in Cincinnati because the topic was a bit out of the “norm.” Everyone was gathering to discuss … Read more
Workplace Values: It Ain’t What You Do, It’s the Way That You Do It
In the last 12 months, the topic of values has caught the imagination. Putting values at the center of everything your organization does can make all the … Read more
HR Certification: Evaluating a”Free” Credential by Applying What We Know
It’s time to think like the HR professionals we are. As professionals in human resource management, we all assess human capital and the credentials that … Read more
Study: Minimal Savings For Employers Who Cap Medical Payments
In an effort to slow health care spending, more employers are looking at capping what they pay for certain procedures — like joint replacements — and … Read more
Temp Staffing Still Rising as Time to Fill Rates Get Even Longer
On the heels of a survey finding that a quarter of all employers plan to add temporary staff this quarter comes a forecast that temporary agency staffing … Read more
Here’s What HR Should Be Doing to Have More Business Impact
How can HR become more strategic? Is there an opportunity for HR to have a much bigger impact on business performance? A 2012 PwC study found that … Read more
It Takes a Little MAGIC – Leveraging the 5 Keys of Employee Engagement
To become an engaged employee, you first need to have the basic elements of job satisfaction. These include pay, benefits, tools and resources, and a safe … Read more
Survey Says Nearly One-Third of Employers Plan to Hire This Quarter
In what could be the strongest finish since before the Great Recession, an increasing number of employers say they intend to hire full-time permanent … Read more
The Big Disconnect: Study Shows the Gap Between HR and Employees
ADP recently released a report which, based on data they’ve collected from several studies, examines the causes and implications of a persistent disconnect … Read more
Is Unlimited PTO Really Just a Big Fat Corporate Lie?
A few years ago, I worked for a marketing and consulting firm that hired me as a Director to build a big book of business. Since it was a smaller firm, the … Read more