There is no question that the recruiting process has changed dramatically over the past few years. Professionals are now able to promote their skills and … Read more

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There is no question that the recruiting process has changed dramatically over the past few years. Professionals are now able to promote their skills and … Read more
In the HR and management world, we often discuss employee engagement — how to improve it, the detriments of low employee engagement levels and the … Read more
Gallup estimates that actively disengaged employees cost US employers $483 billion to $605 billion in lost productivity each year. But when executives look … Read more
What happens when you mess with people’s money? Nothing good. Employees get confused, frustrated, and angry. HR professionals get frantic and overwhelmed. … Read more
The November HR (Cincinnati) Roundtable took a step into an arena that is somewhat taboo these days – “Passion at Work.” Now, please note that … Read more
HR has become one of the biggest management challenges facing small business leaders as it has grown more complex and complicated in recent years. While … Read more
Objectivity is the most important part of having an effective performance appraisal system. What you want is a process in which your top performers are … Read more
Note: The following story about Robbie Romance is fictitious, told to illustrate the potential problems caused by a rush to hire and the lack of any … Read more
The following are selections from the Humetrics blog. Five keys to effective recognition Praise and recognition are essential to successful management. … Read more
Think of all the corporate town hall meetings and newsletters stressing the importance of teamwork. Picture the array of teamwork posters lining hallways … Read more
10 secrets to hiring talent Make a list of not only what a great employee will do, but how they will do it. Make a list of the reasons a great employee … Read more
We’re living a whole new world. One where there is more accessibility and awareness than we’ve ever seen before. And while this may seem to be positive … Read more
The old adage, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” may seem like a silly childhood chant. Yet, it’s an idea that just may save today’s HR manager … Read more
Salary disappointment is common across employees all over the world. As per a survey by Indeed, only 19% of employees in USA are satisfied with their … Read more
I don’t know how else to describe it. So, I’m going to quote from the EEOC’s press release, but I’ll conceal the name of the law firm, the law firm that … Read more
Motivating staff can be a bit of a mystery. Managers are often confused about what actually does motivate employees and even employees themselves might … Read more
What is the first thing that you notice while reading a job ad? While you’re reviewing the qualifications and requirements of the job – you’re likely … Read more
Diversity of opinion, outlook and background in the workplace is hugely beneficial for teams and organizations. And yet, despite their best efforts, hiring … Read more
When we got together for the August Cincinnati HR Roundtable, people were excited to talk about the topic more than usual. We were going to discuss … Read more
Note: Don’t miss the resources listed at the end of this article. ∼∼∼∼ Last June, I had the pleasure of delivering two mega sessions on people … Read more