Bush is out the door and Obama is here — but what does this new administration mean for the workplace? There’s the obvious. Many are looking to … Read more
Talentonomics – Proving the Economic Value of Talent Management
I derived the concept of Talentonomics from the approach heralded in the best-selling book Freakonomics. In this effective and entertaining book, the … Read more
Managing Change: When S.A.R.A.H. Met S.A.L.Y.
Of all of the issues that are discussed in the ERE communities, at ERE Expos, and at other HR and Recruiting conferences, the one that I find most … Read more
Are You Prepared For a Jobs Depression?
Most fear to even to use the word “depression,” but now is the time for corporate HR to begin thinking about such an eventuality. As most … Read more
What’s Being Planned Because of the Economy
Here’s what companies are doing and plan on doing because of the slower economy. Watson Wyatt’s survey was conducted during the week of Dec. 8, … Read more
Finding Alternatives to Downsizing
Recruiting departments will continue to be under pressure to cut staff. Wayne Cascio, a professor of management at the University of Colorado in Denver, … Read more
Guilt, Anger Cuts Productivity Says Layoff Survivors
About the only ones who ever thought the troops would suck it up with vim and vigor after a layoff were the corporate suits. Now comes a study from … Read more
How Should John Respond?
Tom Snyder, the tough-nosed director of operations at Great Company, had a big decision to make. Like so many other executives faced with poor sales and a … Read more
What’s Being Given as Severance
Here’s what companies are offering in severance pay, according to a study by Right Management. Read more
Thanksgiving, the Economy and Recruiting
As we sit down for Thanksgiving dinner (here in the United States), let us be thankful for the new era that is dawning. This economic slowdown is not just … Read more