Change in Technology & Change in Process Go Hand-in-Hand “Build it and they will come”, right!!?? We’ve all watched the movie “Field of Dreams” starring Kevin Costner — well, those that are at least 30 years old have seen the movie. Whatever the case may be, the point here is that I have observed during […]
Finding and hiring experienced employees
Some estimates indicate that Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) currently account for as much as 46 percent of the Canadian workforce. In addition, according to Statistics Canada, it is likely that one out of every four people in the labour force will be 55 years or over by 2021 (see http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/11-010-x/2011008/part-partie3-eng.htm). With an aging […]
Benchmarking Survey: HR Staffing
XpertHR and Nonprofit HR conducted the 2014 HR Staffing, Cost and Structure Benchmarking Survey to collect data on the way HR departments are resourced, organized and held accountable. We based the questions we asked on the very questions you’ve been asking us in order to deliver the data you need to make improvements at your […]
Trending on Twitter: Human Resources
What Organizations Need Now From Human Resources(Forbes) The job of Human Resources today is to make people and organizations grow, yet it has only marginally evolved since its inception around the end of the nineteenth century. Starting as “Personnel,” to protect women and girls in industrial environments, … Administration announces new Human Resources leadership(vtdigger.org) A new […]
How to inspire and enable your potential
This post is for leaders, emerging leaders, and ALL people who want to find NEW ways, faster ways, better ways to feel, work, do and live better at a speed of change, challenges, opportunities and failures that will continue to accelerate. What makes me an expert in optimizing potential and results in the face of change, […]
5 tactics to create a Millennial-friendly workplace
The Millennial Workplace Wish List Small and medium sized businesses often place too much emphasis on how employees must impress them, not the other way around. Whether it is recruitment, promotions or even day-to-day practice; employees are always pressured to perform for the good of the company. But what about how the company performs for […]
Understanding return on employee investment
Your people are your biggest asset. Return on employee investment comes in various forms but is usually understand in terms of productivity and profitability. Hiring the wrong people, however, can be costly. A new infographic by Sage North America helps explain the value and cost of employees. Positive return on employee investment begins in companies that take […]