The May HR Roundtable in Cincinnati took a significant turn to address something that is discussed in closed offices and hallways, but rarely in the open. … Read more
Survey Finds Skilled Talent Shortages Continue Both in U.S. and Globally
No matter how prosperous or uncertain the environment, talent is always tough to find. ManpowerGroup’s 8th annual Talent Shortage Survey reveals that … Read more
Brand Strategy: If You Get Employees on Board, Customers Are Easy
When I checked the bill, all they charged me for was the tire. No labor or anything — just the cost of the tire. I called them back and the guy on … Read more
For Love or Money? eHarmony Entering the Job Search Market
The next time you want to find a date and a job in the same sitting, you’ll be in luck — eHarmony job matching will soon exist. The dating website … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: It All Starts Out With Who You Decide to Hire
I just came back from a conference where I listened to 10 different sessions on training, motivating, and managing frontline, hourly employees. I saw some … Read more
The No. 1 Reason for Bad Hires
A while back, I interviewed a lady that I thought would make a great recruiter. She was high energy, great on the phone, could source, and had an HR … Read more
Are Disengaged Employees Sabotaging Your Company’s Success?
What comes to mind when you hear the word “sabotage?” Dark-cloaked spies lurking amongst shadowed enclaves? James Bond detonating a strategically placed … Read more
Leading by Lying: Changing Perceptions By Adjusting the Scale
If it seems too hard, adjust the scale Before the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion, maps were drawn up showing the position of all the Germans in Normandy. … Read more
6 Tips to Help You Manage Temporary Workers This Summer
Summer hiring is expected to rise sharply this year. In addition, average hourly earnings are also expected to increase, from $10.90 an hour in 2012 to … Read more
Our Email Addiction: Can We Keep it From Following Us Home From Work?
According to a new survey by GFI Software, email is alive and doing well in small- to mid-sized America. Some 44 percent of respondents use email over … Read more