I am leading six exciting Seminars this summer with the Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA). Learn more about SHRM Professional Development credits and HCRI Recertification credits--and sign up!--at http://www.nchra.org/events/event_list.asp. Strategic Thinking--Conquering the Traditional H R Paradigms. NCHRA H R Business Leader Series. July 7.…
Tag: talent management
Use of contingent workers hits a speed bump!
During the past several days, we have seen headlines about two companies that employ drivers and, according to the courts or regulators, violated laws on contingent workers and the definition of technical platforms. FedEx disclosed a $228 million settlement for…
Will using emotional intelligence improve your ability to select good managers?
I sometimes receive inquiries on how to improve their success rate for selecting good managers. Their inquiry often includes this question, “Is emotional intelligence a reliable predictor of manager success?” The short answer is, “Yes.” Not only is emotional intelligence…
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Six Strategies for Excelling in a Tight Labor Market!
The U.S. labor market is extremely competitive, with the jobless rates in some metropolitan areas well below the national average. Your company won’t get the employees you need by offering the same pay and perks as every other employer or…
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Six steps to increasing employee engagement and enhancing your bottom line
Are your employees engaged? Employee engagement is the level of emotional commitment employees have to your organization, its purpose, its culture and goals. Providing jobs with good working conditions, competitive pay, good relationships and security will help you “satisfy” a…
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Are you struggling to find the talent you need? Be sure to retain the talent you already have.
The U.S. economy is in the fifth year of recovery, and Asian economies are rapidly expanding. The United States is experiencing growing labor shortages for programmers, software engineers, CPAs, health care workers and clinical researchers. Finding critical talent in expanding…