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
Succession Planning: Why Recruiting Needs to Focus on Internal Movement (Part 2 of 2)
Part one of this series talked about the increasing importance of succession planning and development of talent during tough economic times. It defined … Read more
What Recruiting Will Look Like After the Recession
This is a strange recession. It is not affecting employment across the board as many of the past ones have, but rather seems to be targeting specific … Read more
Succession Planning: Why Recruiting Needs to Focus on Internal Movement (Part 1 of 2)
When it comes to adding capability or additional capacity to a team, department, or organization, managers have also had to make a rather basic … Read more