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We’re living in an age of increasing collaboration, where companies are said to live and die by their ability to innovate and get the most from their employees. While traditional performance reviews...
View ArticleConference Links Talent to Strategy
The focus of the 2012 Marcus Evan’s Talent Management & Leadership Development Canada conference was on refocusing the talent value chain to the organization’s vision. To set the stage for the...
View ArticleThe Role of Social Media in Recruitment
It’s been said for some time now that a key component of any job hunt is getting the social media side of things done well. This includes making sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date, writing a blog...
View ArticleTaking From Peter To Pay Paul
Most practitioners in Human Resources and business management tend to agree with the concept of pay for performance – that increases in pay should be linked in some manner to an employee’s performance...
View ArticleFive Ways to Use Consensus for Group Decisions
The term “consensus” is most often heard during political campaign season or when Congress is in session. Politicians are forever promising to build consensus with those on the other side of the...
View ArticleGetting HRIT Closer to the Business
Sean Newcomb, a speaker at the marcus evans HR Technology Summit, on aligning the HRIT function with HR and business goals. Interview with: Sean Newcomb, Global Head of HR MIS, Bank of America Las...
View ArticleThe Psychology of Crowds
When I was just a kid I remember the fun we had giggling “Moo!” whenever our teacher herded us together to head for recess or for a class outing. Years later, during Army Basic Training, us bigger kids...
View ArticleFive Steps to a Comprehensive Safety Strategy
Ensuring that your company complies with local, state and federal laws―including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations―is a necessary business practice. Using those...
View ArticleHR Tech Summit 2012 Stressed a Strong Foundation and Business Alignment
The 2012 marcus evans HR Technology Summit, which took place at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 12-13, offered a host of valuable insights to the company delegates in...
View ArticleWould You Have a Drink with Yourself?
Have you ever considered what sort of an impression you make on others at work? Each of us causes ripples among the people we interface with, whether on a direct or indirect basis. We leave a mark, for...
View ArticleHow Legal Plans Meet the Needs of an Increasingly Diverse Workforce
Today’s workforce is more diverse than ever; therefore a growing number of employers are leveraging voluntary benefits to create robust, universally appealing employee benefits packages that cater to...
View ArticleDon’t Use Pay as Your Babysitter
Have you ever used a babysitter? This is when you have someone else assume your responsibilities while you take a break and focus on something else. The babysitter stands in for you, becomes you during...
View ArticleHow to Change Your World
You’re in charge. Or at least you have a say in developing compensation programs for your organization. That’s a vital responsibility, especially these days when all is not smooth sailing in many...
View ArticleGo Ahead and Pay More
It seems that everywhere you look in today’s still sputtering economy companies are striving to find ways of doing more with less; jobs are eliminated and the survivors have to work harder, employee...
View Article5 Best Practices for a Successful Payroll System
35% percent of the average HR department’s time is spent on payroll alone (Sage). In order to maximize the efficiency of your payroll system and prevent errors, you need to follow these best practices...
View ArticleBenefits Rock! What Concert Photography Can Teach Us About Benefits...
As a concert photographer, it’s my job to capture the energy and emotion of a band’s live performance. Recently, I had the opportunity to photograph a prominent band in their triumphant and highly...
View ArticleSeparating Compensation Theory from Reality
I once supervised a compensation analyst who had spent a great deal of time attending professional seminars and workshops to learn about Compensation, as part of her professional development. One...
View ArticleLearning From Mistakes
At speaking engagements or during webinars I’m often asked what key takeaways, what gems of wisdom have I learned during the course of my career. Like most of you out there I’m still at it; learning...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Benefits of Using Contractors
Thinking about hiring offsite help? Wonder if that’s a good idea? Let’s take a look. Here are the top five benefits that come from hiring contingent workers: 1. Flexibility The flexibility of contract...
View ArticleTransform Communications Initiatives Through Engagement
Internal Communications refers to all communication done within an organization including emails, memos, company meetings, etc. Internal Communications speaks to the “what’s going on” within an...
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