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Hidden Truths about Your Business, Employees, and Related Performance

Truths worth talking about that can impact your organization and it's success. 1.Your workforce is changing. 2.Your leadership capacity is finite. 3.Your strategic plan only works if you use it regularly. 4.Accountability does not happen on its own. 5.All of your employees are connected to sales.

How Downsizing Damages Trust

How you handle downsizing either reinforces corporate congruency or breaks it along with perceived integrity, reliability and fairness, which in turn damages trust. This article offers two suggestions on how to repair workforce trust and explains the productivity cost of not doing so.

Being Genuine Why Conflict and Confrontation Is Good During Uncertain Times

Genuineness is a learned behavior and skill each person brings to the team. The good news is that being genuine can also lead to conflict and confrontation which are important for organizations in uncertain times. This article reviews the value of confrontation to growing and thriving organizations and offers six ways to instill genuineness into the workforce.

Leaders are Seeking a Compensation Philosophy Linked to the Business Plan

Leaders need to establish a basis for a performance-based compensation plan, and link it to the business plan, and the organization must be sure to articulate its vision and mission to its workforce in order to compete effectively in todays market place.

Breaking News: Jobs Will Never Get Back To Normal!

Rest assured… America is at a critical tipping point. The loss of high paying manufacturing jobs, now being followed by the outsourcing of technology jobs to other countries, must be understood by all Americans. This understanding must be followed by a very aggressive attempt to train, educate and re-skill millions of citizens so they are equipped with “new knowledge” to meet and beat the competition of a global economy.

We Have Entered the KNOWLEDGE AGE

A major question everyone entering or already in the workforce must answer is “what impact will the changes over the next several years have on my work life?” Perhaps a more important and relevant question will be, “how can we collectively and as individuals best prepare ourselves with the knowledge required to meet the new challenges we will… with certainty… face in the 21st Century workplace?

Is America Preparing Its Future Workforce?

Despite the conventional wisdom that suggests the only path to employment success is a college degree, many people will, find living-wage jobs without ever stepping foot on a college campus. But are we preparing the majority of our students for the real-world of work?

Making a Career Decision – College or Technical Training – Prepared For Both!

The key for both the college-bound and those who wish to buy-pass college and go directly into the workforce, is to understand that virtually all satisfying and good-paying jobs require some type of career specific education and/or training.

Seven Skills You Need To Stay Employed Or Get A Job

Whether a college graduate or a non-degreed individual, the expectations placed upon the current workforce, and those who will enter the workplace, are indeed becoming very high. A list of the “basic skills” is provided which is important to employers today because they believe both current and future individuals who occupy positions at virtually any level within the workplace will need them to survive.

Get Fired Up! How to Accelerate Organizational Performance and Improve Job Satisfaction

The new realities of this economy have challenged business executives at all levels. Uncertainties about the economic recovery, increasing government involvement, rising health care costs, and the motivation of the workforce have placed management in a complicated and tenuous situation. While the challenges seem endless, one of the biggest issues executives face is how to improve performance as well as keep the workforce engaged and maintain a high level of productivity.

Send workers home to boost productivity

No, I'm not talking about getting rid of the deadwood, I'm talking about telecommuting and a virtual workforce. Think about it. Fewer bodies, less space, lower rent. What else don't you need? Well, electricity, heat, air conditioning, water, paper, phone, fax, copier, pens, notepads...you get the idea. It's time to cross that chasm and send your people home! Let's get your staff working remotely and watch your margins AND productivity soar!

Employers: Embrace the part time/ interim work force

Bill Wynn, Managing Director of Project Resource discusses why employers should embrace the part-time/ interim workforce and the benefits this can bring.

Lesson #5: Make Your Workers Happy

“You have to employ winners, and then allow winners to do what they do,” says Simmons. “You have to give them autonomy, which means, in a lot of cases, the opportunity to make mistakes.”

Lesson #5: Know When to Get Help

“If you’re building an organization, you quickly realize that you can’t do it alone,” says Schultz. “You’ll build a much stronger company if you can find a colleague you trust absolutely, someone who brings different strengths to the mix but who still shares your values.”

What's Culture Got To Do with It?

A beautifully crafted strategy can fail when the employees in various divisions within an organization clash. Logically, we think that strategy should drive behavior, but, in reality, it's the culture—underlying norms, values, belief systems—that dictates how effectively people work together. Employees' behavior has direct impact on the bottom line, costs, revenue streams, level of productivity, customer satisfaction, even the brand—every aspect of the business is affected. If strategy and culture are not aligned, the culture may support behaviors that conflict with what has to get done—and actually block execution of the strategy.

Moms Not Working

For years, career women have heard that it’s fine for them to quit their jobs in order to become stay-at-home moms. They’re told that it’s the best thing for their children and eventually they can make their way back into the workforce when their kids get old enough.

China's Boomtowns

The current National Geographic has a fascinating feature on capitalism in China's boomtowns, cities like Lishui that are growing so fast that city planners have razed 108 hilltops to accomodate the runaway growth.

Young Boss, Older Worker

In today’s multi-generational workplace, it’s not unusual for an older worker to have a younger boss. In order for that relationship to survive, both partners have to capitalize on each other’s experiences and strengths.

Managing Performance of Workers

This article discusses issues related to performance management of workers - the blue collared workforce in the organizations.

Find Meaningful Work to Feel Fulfilled

Meaningful and engaging work is the key to a profitable business. When people feel their work is meaningful the end result is a more productive office or department with a satisfied and fulfilled workforce. What is meant when we say work is meaningful and engaging? Read this article to understand how encouraging others to find a way to make their work meaningful and engaging can benefit the business and themselves.

The Wellbeing of Staff Wellbeing

Staff wellbeing is presently clearly unwell. And the jury is out on the extent to which business sees value in doing much about it.

An Angry Workforce and little change

There is a growing tendency to give in to the surrounding external issues by taking it out in the workplace. Angry employees rarely make for productive experiences and far too often, it is used as an excuse to not focus on what can be done. The ritual of blame can be cast in a feeling of helplessness and loss productivity. Moving forward means letting go of the anger and drawing on individual creativity.

What do CEOs and turtlenecks have in common?

What do chief executive officers (CEOs) and turtlenecks have in common? The changing landscape in business is going to reveal some strange adaptations in the future of the American business enterprise. A more youthful workforce will most definitely have a significant impact on both the environment as well as the management that occupies the typical corporate boardroom.

Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance: Tips & Tools to Increase Productivity

Prior proper planning prevents poor performance. It may be a tongue twister, but it’s important to remember that our productivity is greatly increased when we make the time to prepare. Preparation is a discipline and successful professionals make the time. Here are five ways to do your homework and prepare.

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES IN A CHALLENGING LABOR MARKET

Impacts of the World Wide Web have modified the way employers look for employees and employees look for work. Here are some up to date tips for an effective job search strategy in a challenging labor market.

Practical Tips to Turn Around A Failing Business

I have witnessed numerous companies go belly up. But what should have prevented them from being a ruin.

Return on Investment in Coaching: “But Will It Make Us More Money?”

Coaching is now widely recognised as a means of increasing employee motivation, retention and engagement, and that these will contribute to bigger profits or (in the case of state organisations) better budget management. But it is a fact that many L&D executives and suppliers have to find ways of justifying the spend in terms of concrete results. Corporate culture expert Carol Wilson looks at methods and tools for measuring the return on coaching programmes from the beginning to the end of the project, and tying that return into hard figures.

Guess What? Succession Planning is not Rocket Science

Managing your workforce more effectively than your competitors can give your organization a competitive edge. Putting the best people in the most critical positions means that better decisions are made more quickly, and this leads to better bottom line results.

Flexible Working - Brave companies

When is the right time to introduce Flexible working - many companies have different views. - this is just mine.

Ten Strategies to Keep Good People

As economic conditions improve, people will become more interested in looking at other opportunities. Be proactive and protect your best people, now.

Make Money From Home - It Can Be Done

An ideal way for individuals to take the work out of the office and into the home is to start implementing internet marketing techniques. To make money from home, a business owner will need to implement different marketing ideas than are normally used in face-to-face business transactions. The written word will take on much more power than normal, and telecommuting techniques will need to be used. This will require some basic technological and marketing skills that can easily be picked up by the novice through online computer courses or seminars.

HR Technology Conference- Closing Thoughts

Last Friday I was able to participate in the final day of the HR Technology Conference in Chicago. I've shared some of my thoughts on the benefits of attending the conference from the perspective of networking and today I'd like to share some ideas about the sessions I was able to attend and some general thoughts on the conference:

Small businesses turning to contractors

The number of small businesses looking to hire independent contractors has risen over the past several months, as the recession prompts companies to change the way they manage their workforce.

Ten 2011 Workforce Predictions

We can all take a collective sigh of relief as 2010 comes to an end. We finally finish a difficult year and frankly a trying decade. As we enter the New Year, there is reason for optimism. The economy is rebounding and businesses and employees can expect good things to follow. My workforce predictions for 2011:

Small Business Phone Systems Options

Small business phone systems options used to be pretty cut and dry. In the ‘old days' there was simply a rotary phone or a touch pad phone that could place calls on hold in one location on site and route those calls to another location on site. Those days, though not so long ago, are long gone and now small business phone system options are almost unlimited.

Re-Engaging the Workforce - How to Clean Up After the Economic Storm

As we start to make our way out of the depression/recession many companies are finding that their most critical asset, their workforce is MIA. The rash of downsizings, furloughs, and decreasing financial performance has left employees stunned, distrustful, and cynical. More typical HR offerings will do no good and hoping everything will work out on its own is a non-starter. You can't ignore it, you can't pretend it doesn't exist and that you don't know what to do doesn't mean you do nothing! This is a time when new bold action is required and the longer you wait the more difficult the challenge. Here is what to do to get your people back on board with you.

Don’t just build a team; build a world class team

The new generation entering the workforce is more attuned to teamwork, and more likely to prefer group projects over individual projects than any generation to come. Leaders all across the nation have noticed, and some aren’t sure if it’s a good thing or a bad thing. My answer? It depends. There’s nothing so powerful as an effective team, and nothing quite so destructive as a dysfunctional one.

How Much Can Your Staff Handle?...The Limiting Factor Behind Sustainable Productivity Gains

Most companies are now trying to boost flagging profits with a smaller workforce. What that means is that each member of your staff will be required to work with greater speed , efficiency and productivity than ever before. But what if your remaining staff can't physically, mentally or emotionally handle this increased workload? What will it cost your company in terms of absenteeism, workers compensation and skyrocketing health premiums if your company just wears out your employees to the point of illness, injury or burn out? What can you do to prevent employee burnout?

Managers - Put That Stick Away!

Truly acknowledge how important and valuable your people are to you. Treat them well and they will help you ride out this recession and be ready, with you, when the upturn arrives, as it surely will!

The Three Percent Solution - Part 2

In our last article, we looked at strategic actions around your efforts. Today we will look at intelligent and strategic ways to work your business to reduce competitor advantage. This article highlights three strategies that will increase your competitive advantage in your marketplace: developing strong core structure, targeting your advertising, and strategically networking.

Get your work-life balance right, and BE happier and healthier.

Are you taking time away from your work to refuel your energy and motivation? Would you like to feel happier,and be healthier?

The new leadership challenge: breakthrough leadership

Leadership Psychology conducts research into breakthrough processes in leadership - follower interactions

THE Housing Solution

Well the numbers are in and it looks like home foreclosures are up a whopping 15% in the first half of 2009, affecting more than 1.5 million households. This problem does not appear to be getting any better as unemployment is nearing 10% and could go even higher, if you believe like me that government forecasts are about as accurate as throwing darts in the dark.

THE Housing Solution

Well the numbers are in and it looks like home foreclosures are up a whopping 15% in the first half of 2009, affecting more than 1.5 million households. This problem does not appear to be getting any better as unemployment is nearing 10% and could go even higher, if you believe like me that government forecasts are about as accurate as throwing darts in the dark.

Boorish Behaviors Are Today’s Common Business Behaviors

People do business with people they know and trust. Learn if your behaviors are professional or simply boorish.

Communication Saboteurs: Egos

Misti Burmeister helps three women remember their experiences as young professionals, offering three suggestions on dealing with these new employees.

CONNECTING IS NOT ENOUGH: The Networking Journey……How networking has changed and where it is heading

May saw me celebrate a ten-year anniversary. On 11th May 1999 I started work for Business Referral Exchange, then a new networking organisation founded six months previously and with just four groups running in London, Hertfordshire and Essex. At the time networking as a formal activity was little known in the UK, with a few independent groups supplementing the networking offered by Chambers of Commerce and community groups such as Rotary. How times have changed! Networking is now a key activity for millions of small business owners across the World and, with the rise of social online networks, is being recognised as a key skill for everyone, from jobseekers to global corporates.

Why Are You Still Working At That Boring Job?

Find out about the overwhelming statistics about new business develpment over the next 3-5 years and how enrtrepeneurs are starting to leave those meaningless 9-5 jobs.

Here’s How To Attain Your Dream Career

Most of us leave high school after graduation choosing courses that cover a wide range of job opportunities. At the young age of 18 we have very little idea as to what we want to be in the future. We have no idea what we would enjoy working at.

A Business Dashboard is as Essential as a Car Dashboard

Your business dashboard tells you whether you are cruising for profits or headed for a seize up. Whar does your small business dashboard tell you?

Engaged Workers Impact Your Bottom-Line

The evidence is clear. Those employers who focus on optimizing their employee's contributions reap tremendous bottom-line benefits. Remember, unhappy employees make customers unhappy. The good news is that creating and maintaining high employee engagement is all within an organization's control. Employees will respond to management that takes care of them. Engaged workers are focused, hard working, and productive-and customers positively respond to them. There is tremendous financial impact, so managers cannot afford to ignore their employees.

Surviving A Tough Economy Requires Focused Workers

The unemployment rate now exceeds 9% and workers are scared. If a member of their family has not lost their job, they know someone who has. If they're lucky to still have their job, they may have had their pay cut, hours reduced, or seen their retirement fund evaporate. It's ugly and though we may be seeing faint signs of recovery, job losses are expected to hit 10% before we escape this economic calamity. Surviving in a tough economy requires a two-prong approach-addressing the immediate crisis, while positioning your organization for the long-term. Too many managers sacrifice their future by simply focusing on today.

The Value of Employee Engagement Surveys as Part of a Change Management Strategy

If you just change the paradigm from budget cuts... to opportunities, growth and involvement your organization's business results will be your barometer of employee engagement...

Developing a Skilled Workforce for the Upturn

The current economic climate is not to last for ever. It is therefore important that employers begin to prepare and ensure that they have the staffing required for the upturn.

From Radicals to Retirees

This article, published in the June edition of Winning Workplaces, will help you discover proactive ways to address the impact of the loss of boomer employees and ways to meet the needs of workers over 50.

HR Department Basic Functions

Even though there are many ways to structure an HR department, most of them generally look the same. They are typically made up of “generalists” or “specialists” or some combination thereof. Sometimes one generalist will oversee a group of specialists and sometimes the reverse is true depending on the needs of the organization and the available talent on hand. But in all, whether you have a formalized HR department or not, there are a few necessary skill sets that make up, and round out the overall practice.

Commitment Based Management

As we move into this new century, we can look back and see that the very nature of work has changed dramatically in the last 50 years, yet our practices of management are essentially unchanged from WWII. What we have done is add technology to a set of practices that were intended to be effective in a time when mass factory production and agriculture made up 95% of the global economy. Unfortunately these same practices are still standard at business schools and big companies around the word.

2011 Workforce/Workplace Forecast

Herman Group issues its annual workforce forecast

Surviving Redundancy

The numbers are growing. We all know someone who has been laid off and become yet another statistic in today's economic climate. You are not alone and taking appropriate steps now will better position you to cope with your own redundancy, and possibly even turn it to your advantage. However unlikely the prospect may seem, being prepared is the first step towards surviving redundancy.

Downsizing with dignity

"You're fired!", Donald Trump's once popular catch phrase has become a living reality as our country enters the most difficult time we have experienced in decades. Company financials are hemorrhaging, prompting decisions by managers to slash expenses and reduce headcount by downsizing, right-sizing or in simple terms just cutting staff.

Evolving to adopt Social Media…

For my company it’s no longer a nice-to-have. Within the next five to 10 years, our younger workforce will expect us to match the pace of the Internet and deploy social media tools. If we don’t our messages will not be heard.

Think of Your Brand as an Orange

Customers can't judge a brand by its marketing-generated cover, so don't mistake that for your brand. Your people are your brand.

How to Get Back to Work in Todays Market

The numbers are growing. We all know someone who has been laid off and become yet another statistic in today’s economic climate. You are not alone and taking appropriate steps now will better position you to cope with your own redundancy, and possibly even turn it to your advantage. However unlikely the prospect may seem, being prepared is the first step towards surviving redundancy.

What does leadership mean today?

THis article outlines the shift that has taken place in leadership theory and practice today. It describes the six new leadership challenges: vision, empowerment, inspiration,challenge, collaboration, recognition and modelling. It describes effective personal leadership and concludes with a seven step process and work sheet for leadership development.

What the heck is a recession?

In simple, easy to understand terms.

Six Essential Ingredients for Teams in Transition

With change becoming the new constant in today’s workforce, more than ever teams are now in transition – sometimes with new leadership, sometimes with new team members, often with both. How do you create an environment for a team to go from 0-100 (or at least 60) with limited budgets, resources and time? This article explores six essential ingredients for teams in transition. The article also provides strategic questions managers and teams going through change can consider to foster proactivity and results.

How To Destroy The Bridge Between Generations - Scoop 44

Creating effective communication within organization

Do You Want a Reputation for The Best Place to Work?

With employee engagement and employee motivation at serious lows while organizations prepare to leap forward out of the great recession, the shuffel for who works where is about to begin. This article explores what employers can do now to improve engagement and motivation within the workforce so they can attract and retain the best post recession employees.

21st Century Leadership and The One Page Business Plan

We believe one of the major oversights in business in the last 30 years is the failure of management to ask the average manager, professional and/or employee to WRITE a plan for their job, department, project, program, and/or their function. Sr. executives have always been required to write "strategic plans" albeit they have not always done an excellent job, they were required to write a plan.

15 Critical Leadership Skills You Need Today

In today's tough business climate, managers and executives are becoming obsolete and are being replaced by leaders. The new manager/executive must be an expeditor and leader rather than an order giver and manager of people.

Why an Outstanding Resume is Not Enough to Get an Interview: Reason 5

Many people think that a powerful, well written résumé is sufficient to give them the edge needed to secure a job interview. While an outstanding résumé is absolutely necessary, it may not always be sufficient. This is the fifth in a series of short articles which outlines the factors, other than your resume, which could determine whether you will be amongst the chosen few from the multitude.

Increase Employee Engagement and Shift the Curve in Your Favor

Research suggests that only 11% of the workforce is actively engaged managers must play an active role in trying to increase employee engagement. The impact to productivity and retention depends on. The success of your business depends on it as well. This article suggest 3 steps to increase employee engagement for your staff.

Good Bosses - The Small Wins Count Mindset

Exceptional bosses know how to motivate people tapping into their intrinsic motivation. They set goals that empower people and builds confidence. Big audacious goals can initially sound great, but can backfire when people fail to achieve milestones resulting in a de-motivated workforce.

Do you want results, or a process? Differentiate the tools and the objectives.

Remember the old adage, a person whose only tool is a hammer tends to see all problems as a nail. Yet for most of us, results are more important than a shiny bright smooth process, yes? If you don’t think so, skip this article.

Engagement, Performance, Retention - Where Do Your Employees Fit?

Employers need to look forward and not hunker down during an economic crisis. You do this by using all the tools at your disposal and by understanding your employees and where they fit in your organization.

Cultivating Your Success

Continuing to learn, grow, and develop despite recent success

What You want balance Weve got work to get done

The difference between boomer and millennials in the workplace

You Have To Be Hungry - Part II of III

Reaching your goals

You Have To Be Hungry - Part I of III

Reaching your goals

Top Job Hunting Tips Secrets From A Headhunter

How To Get Re-Engaged In Employment Within 90 Days Losing your job is a stressful situation and it can have an impact on the entire family unit depending on the circumstances. We are currently living in unprecendented economic conditions, and unemployment is on the rise. In many instances, very senior executives are for the first time faced with job uncertainty and many are having to proactively look for a new job and career. Many of my colleagues in the Banking, Finance & Property sectors have been affected, but this is just tip of the iceberg. So let me share with you some of my insights on what you need to do to get re-engaged in meaningful employment within 90 days.

Alternatives to redundancies have benefits

The overall cost with redundancies is far more than just the initial redundancy pay an employee receives. You will need to add costs for the recruitment when you require staff again and the cost of training new recruits to have them reach the development stage your redundant staff were at prior to being made redundant. How do you place a cost on this? Then there are the negatives that come from any business making redundancies which includes low morale within the workforce which inevitably reduces production, performance and service. Good quality staff can leave for alternative employment due to the uncertainty which may happen after you have reduced to the number of staff you felt appropriate as they have been offered employment from interviews taken during the redundancy process. What is the cost of this?

Make Smart Career Choices In 2009

When planning your next career move, look for trends that will possibly require your present skills and abilities. Most likely you will need some addition education or training, but it will be focused in the right area. Look for the “sunrise” jobs (the new hot jobs with a growing demand) This article will spark some ideas which will help you focus on making smart career choices.

Replace ‘wait and see’ with ‘go and do’

Increase sales and gain market share during a downturn slower economy

Business Leadership Dilemma: Can the Dark Side of Employee Behavior Be Tamed?

This year is the 50th anniversary of one of the most important books in the field of leadership practices. When Douglas McGregor asked us to look at basic beliefs about the workforce he got the conversation rolling. "The Human Side of Enterprise" is a classic, one to be on all leadership development lists. Are employees lazy and self-centered, needing strong directives and lots of watching (theory X)? Or, are they inherently meant to blossom and all they need is to be given sunshine and room to bloom and grow (theory Y)?

Creating a Retention Culture

While the U.S. economy may be growing at a rate of 3-4% each year, employers are seeing a corresponding decrease in the availability of bright, talented 35- to 45-year olds.

What You Need To Know Before You Terminate

Summary of Federal WARN Act notice provisions and event triggers. And information about WARN Act Updates affecting New York employers.

Workplace Education to Drive Canada’s Talent & Competitiveness

Arupa Tesolin takes a look at how workplace education is making Canadian companies more competitive

People Poaching - The Problem or the Solution?

Attracting and keeping good staff is a major issue today. It's common to poach them and equally common to have them poached. The right workplace culture is vital for both and the answers require going beyond what happens only when people are at work.

No Pressure - Any Time in the Next Half Hour Will Do

Managing people at work used to be relatively simple - you only worried about what they did during working hours. Private matters were left at home where there was somebody able to look after them while the breadwinner focused on earning the money. And people didn't lead such complicated lives. Boy! Are things different today!

What Is Leadership - What Is Management?

Two absolutely necessary things needed for the survival of any organization are leadership and management. Roles described in a million ways, in a million places. But what's the difference - and, why are both important, in their own way?

Keeping Your Employees Focused in an Uncertain Economy

In these tough times it's becoming more and more difficult to keep employees focused and motivated. This article gives business owners a few tips on how to keep employees motivated and focused in these tough economic times.

Facing the Financial Crunch

We're watching the financial markets dissolve into paroxysms of insolvency before our eyes. Regardless of whether we've been planning for our futures or not, our options have suddenly become much more limited.

Is Franchising Right for Me?

Before setting up a plan for your franchise business, you have to truly ask yourself if it’s the correct choice for you or will it end up being a regrettable career move?

EEO-1 Changes: Revisions to the EEOC’s Employer Information Report

The EEO-1 Report at a Glance The Employer Information Report (EEO-1) classifies an organization’s employees by job category and then by ethnicity, race, and gender. Due every September, the EEO-1 is submitted to the EEOC and the Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Beginning September 30, 2007, employers must use the newly revised EEO-1 Report. Since September’s report will be comprised of data collected this year, organizations should collect information per the new classification format as soon as possible.

The Past, Present and Future Workforce

According to business surveys, there are currently 4 generations in the workplace. Those born before 1945 (called Veterans), those born between 1945 and mid-1960 (called Boomers), those born between 1965 and 1980 (known as Gen Xers), and those born after 1980 (either Nexters or Gen Yers). This creates a minimum age span difference of at least 35 years. This may not seem to be significant by itself, but I remember when I turned 21, I thought 35 was ancient. Now that I am a part of the seasoned generation (also known as the middle of the road between the Veterans and Boomers), 35 is a youngster.

Motivation A Key Ingredient For Success

The article "Motivation: A Key Ingredient For Success" examines recent research findings which identify the need for improving the self-motivation of American workers.

The Challenge of Change for Law Firms

An overview of the strategic challenges facing professional services firms, especially law firms

The Benefits of Having A Website

For those of us who are starting a home based business, or are considering doing so, there is one thing which is an essential: having a presence on the world wide web. That is to say, you are going to need a website for your business to be successful.

Boomer Retirement Planning: It's Not Just for the Retirees

Boomers planning for their retirement has been all over the news of late; particularly hot is the revelation that we Boomers have not planned very well. What is not as well known is that Boomers themselves are not alone in that lack of retirement preparedness....companies are even less ready to handle the tremendous amount of information and skill that will walk out the door along with those retirees. Here's what you can do about it.

Is 'Adulthood' Just Postponing Growing Up?

Surprisingly, that age-old question, "What do you want to be when you grow up," too often remains unanswered through adulthood.

Communicating Success: Shut Down the Gossip Factory and Get the Right Information to the Right People

Communication is key. If you ask employees to name an area that could be improved in their organization, they will always say there isn't enough communication. You can never communicate enough to employees. But what kind of information do they need? How do you communicate that information in the best way? How do you improve communication to prevent gossip and small problems from transforming into morale-crushing nightmares? In this article, we discuss the importance of effective communication.

Support for Businesses and Their Staff in Times of Redundancy

A shift in the economic or business climate, a merger or a relocation can lead toe redundancies. A whisper of the word itself can send shockwaves throughout the department and even whole company. Staff will inevitably worry about their future employment status, and communication handled ineffectively will likely damage overall morale.

If you employ more than 50 people are you complying with the ICE Directive

If you employ more than 50 people, you should be complying with the ICE Directive (The Information and Consultation Regulations) which came into force on 6th April 2008. As a result, you will be legally bound to inform and consult with your workforce in permanent collective representative structures, i.e. European Works Councils (EWCs). This came into effect for larger companies employing 150 plus people in April 2005.

Smart Women Know When to Let Go

This article is about realizing that in order for things to change in our life, we ourselves need to change. A wise mentor told me once, that “change does not always mean success but success always means change.” We need to let go of the things that no longer serve us and create the space for something new. New growth and learning, new relationships, new career. Whatever you want to manifest in your life, you will need to make changes along the way.

3 Key Tips on How to Make Sales Incentives Work for Your Business"

Your company’s sales team is arguably the most exposed and hardworking group in your workforce, and that’s just one reason why they need to be given the RIGHT incentives REGULARLY. And so yes, not just any incentive will do. What works for one company may not work for yours so it’s important that you take the time to know your sales team well and determine as well just what you’re capable of giving them.

2020 Predictions interesting, but are they an accurate reflection of what is to come?

Okay, I admit it! While I had originally planned to write about Free and Open Source Software or FOSS in the public sector this week (a topic that has been of great personal interest), it seems that there are just too many rich stories out there to share that have a much broader appeal.

Your Most Valuable Asset…

Your Most Valuable Asset…Don’t look on your balance sheet! Your most valuable asset doesn’t show up on your balance sheet. Your most valuable asset is your ability or capacity to perform effectively, in a word: POWER!

Back to Basics: HR Lessons the Boss Needs to Know

Building a happy and productive workforce doesn't have to be rocket science. By maintaining fair policies, providing good feedback and cultivating a respectful and positive work environment, organizations can reap huge rewards. But organizations sometimes forget to cover the basics of proper human resources management. From absenteeism and a demoralized workplace atmosphere to outright sabotage, the consequences to a company of not implementing some basic HR techniques can be devastating.

An Overview of Dominican Labor Law

1. Introduction Labor relationships in the Dominican Republic are governed by Law No. 16-92 of May 29, 1992, commonly known as the Labor Code, which is characterized by its strong and sometimes inflexible protection of the rights of the individual employee. This overview is a brief yet detailed summary of the Labor Code’s most relevant provisions. All references in parentheses refer to articles in the Labor Code unless otherwise specified. Please note that no overview can validly substitute professional legal assistance.

Turnover is Not a Problem

Turnover isn’t a problem - it’s a symptom caused by leadership problems. Fortunately, the problems can be solved, and you have the power to make that difference. Strive to become the best leader you can be.

Imagine All the People

“Imagine all the people living life in peace” sang John Lennon in the 70’s and it’s still being played today. Well, imagine employees working everyday in harmony and peace and happily contributing to a healthy and highly profitable organization. Sounds like wishful idealistic thinking from the 70’s, right? But recent studies show that this is possible. The global consulting group Towers Perrin has published their annual global study of employee engagement, which shows just how motivated people are to perform at their best.

How to Implement Successful Change Fast A Case Study

This article is about how one company dealt with an unprecedented pace of change.

5 Ways to Create Successful Employee Incentive Programs

Want to attract more customers and reward employees? It's easier than you think once you understand the relationship marketing. This article provides all the tricks and tips you need to make it happen.Travel Vacation Vouchers offers the only affordable, value-packed travel incentives where a few dollars translates into a multi-thousand dollar experience of a lifetime. Find out how you can use high-value vacation incentives to grow your business, improve team performance and attract new customers, visit us at: http://www.travelvacationvouchers.com

Green Jobs: It's about growing your existing employees too

Looking to green your workforce? Perhaps the perfect candidate is already in your workplace, just waiting to be unleashed to help green your environment. On-the-job learning is still a major factor in the growth of green jobs

Slow Down to the Speed of Caring

Mindful Leadership is at the core of an engaged workforce

Employee Engagement: How to Keep From Boring Your Employees

Have you ever wondered how your organization can keep its employees from feeling stale? Have you ever felt stale? In this article we explore ways to help keep employees feeling fresh and involved within their organization.

Attract and retain the right people for your Company

Steve Thompson, a FocalPoint Business Coach takes you through how to solve your hiring issues. Find out more here.

In the Year 2020 . . . Workforce

As posted this past past Friday, each day this week I will be providing my take on the top 5 predictions for the year 2020 from Bob Lohfeld’s July 7th Washington Technology article aptly named 5 predictions for the 2020 market. Today we tackle prediction number 2, the workforce.

States and Cities Compete for Green Jobs

A recent report by the San Francisco based Apollo Alliance concludes that the emerging green economy will no doubt create green jobs on all levels and will add value to our communities and create economic wealth. It just needs a little push and buy-in on all levels.

Creating a Strong Internal Brand: You Can Take it to the Bank

Creating and nurturing a strong internal brand - and the employee engagement that it creates - seems to the overriding "secret sauce" shared by leading companies across industry sector. And these leaders have figured out that the strong internal brand doesn't simply result in a nice place to work - it has financial rewards as well.

Janitorial Power

Everyone in your organization should be as powerful as possible. Think about it…When your janitor is powerful, the CEO doesn’t need to mop the floors!

$759 Billion Wasted Each Year!

That’s not a statistic on the latest government pork-barrel spending spree; that’s how much American business spends on salaries for which work was expected, but not performed!

Moms Can Work From Home and Make Money

This Article Talks About Not Only The Money That Can Be Made, But The Money That Can Be Saved Too, From Moms Working From Home.

Leading companies “mining” workforce for emotional intelligence

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Here Is A Method That Is Helping New Managers To Delight Their Staff

How do you know you are getting the best from your staff? How do you know your staff are working to their full potential? This article will aid you to find out...

EQ Matters in The Global Economy

Apple, Southwest Airlines, Google, Infosys, Disney, Whole Foods, Fed Ex and others are systematically “mining” the workforce in search of emotionally intelligent diamonds.

Delegation for Business Leaders - How Letting Go Works

# To create the time for the specific role of a leader, as much as possible of the day to day delivery must be handed over. This level of delegation is very important, not only to create the space for the leader to develop visions and longer terms strategic goals, but also in encouragement of key individuals who will both be challenged by new activities, but will also be developed for the future benefit of the organisation.

100 Days of Sodom

Public Works Minister Thoka Didiza is considering importing an Indian employment model that will guarantee every household the right to 100 days of paid work per year. Didiza, as a representative of the state, is promising people the right to a job based on the premise that not having a job is sufficient reason to get one.

Human Resources : Constraints of growth-oriented enterprises

Human resources are very important for enterprise growth (see e.g. PAPA, 2000). This becomes increasingly important the higher up in the organization one gets.

Africa's Secret Talent Pool

The skills and capacity problems of Africa will not be resolved until women, who comprise an estimated 50% of the potential workforce, are recognized, empowered, trained and allowed to take their place in business and government. Because of the size of the problem, panellists suggested changes to benefit women in the male dominated professional environment need to be legislated to be effective.

Does Availability of Educated Workers Increase Enterprise Training?

A number of studies have addressed the issue of whether educated employees are more likely to receive enterprise training. Since productivity gains of training activities among educated workers are expected to be higher, firms with a higher proportion of educated workforce are more likely to provide training.

Do MNEs Train More than Domestic Firms?

Most empirical findings confirm this by using variables representing foreign ownership. Tan and Batra (1996), Tan and Lopez-Acevedo (2003), and Miyamoto and Todo (2003) show that higher foreign equity share is indeed an important determinant of training in Mexico, Indonesia and Malaysia. Why do MNEs train more than domestic firms?

The Wage Gap is Alive : It's no Surprise but What Can We Do?

The Census Data tells us that the wage gap between men and women still exists. In particular, men outnumber women in high paying jobs. While 13% of men working full time make $75,000 or more, only 4% of women earn at this level. The difference in wages has been decreasing steadily, but what can we do to make sure that we continue on the right path:

Will You Be Re-Entering The Workforce? Start Preparing While You are Out

Many individuals leave the workforce for a period of time for one reason or another. It is always scary, especially if you have an established career. There are, however, steps that you can take while you are out to prepare for re-entry. And many of the items can be fun, rewarding and can keep you intellectually stimulated.

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