So, your company is hiring overseas — who, where, why, and so what? Let’s look at each of these and see if we can’t come up with answers. Why are … Read more
Powering Productivity, or 4 Ways to Bust Through The Office Bureaucracy
“Bureaucracy is a giant mechanism operated by pygmies.” — French author Honoré de Balzac. “Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when … Read more
Holding Employees Accountable: Maybe It’s Time to Call Mom & Dad
It’s a different world we live in today. Yes, 30 is the new 20, which makes 20 the new 10, which makes me … still old. I’ve mentioned this before, … Read more
After 20 Years It’s Time to Ask: Is the FMLA Still Working?
It’s hard to believe that the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) was signed into law 20 years ago. How has the FMLA impacted employers, workers and … Read more
Want to Retain Employees? Ask ‘What Would It Take to Make You Leave?’
Michele Klein, HR Manager for Fidelity Exploration and Production (a large player in the booming oil and gas industry) was doing an exit interview with an … Read more
Everything You Could Possibly Want to Know About the New FMLA
The new FMLA rule is now in effect. Here’s a handy guide to what you really need to know. What changed? In 2008, the Family Medical and Leave Act was … Read more
HR’s $64,000 Question: If We Invest More in Talent, Will It Really Pay Off?
It’s the old chicken-and-the-egg dilemma — do you first invest in talent and see the rewards, or, do you squeeze the most out of the talent and … Read more
A Workplace Truth: Managers Are the Key Players in Engaging Workers
BlessingWhite’s Employee Engagement Research Update has recently been released. It’s an update to their massive research published in 2011. Measuring … Read more
Want to Engage High-Potential Employees? Don’t Take Them for Granted
Employees aren’t human capital assets or resources — they are unique and talented individuals entitled to respect and the pursuit of purpose in their … Read more
Manpower Survey Shows That Q2 Hiring Plans Look to Be Stable
U.S. employers continue to take a measured but optimistic approach to hiring plans for Q2 2013, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. … Read more