Most employment systems were designed in the “dark ages” when business moved at the “speed of rock.” In the past when people resigned, a requisition was created and after a relatively long lag time, another person was hired. If the new hire required initial training at the time of their hiring or if there was… Read more »
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Monthly Archives:: September 2012
Salary Plans What compensation plan is best for your business?
You want to employ the best and the brightest people. But to get them (and keep them) you have to offer the right compensation package. While the solution may be to pay more, often the real answer lies in how you pay. The following outlines the pros and cons of three of the most popular… Read more »
Research Reveals How HR Uses Social Media
I’m often asked about how human resource pros, recruiters, and talent management people are using or can use social media in the professional and corporate work environment. HR Toolbox recently unveiled a survey that provides some interesting insights into how the HR industry is using social media–and their findings might surprise you. HR pros are… Read more »
Don’t Knock It ‘Til You’ve Tried It: Optimism in the Workplace
Are you having a bad day? Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed? Maybe a frown has been occupying your face for most of the day–and you’re not even sure why. The bad news: You might be a pessimist. The good news: You can do something about it. Why should you… Read more »