Do they forget training when they walk out the door?
October 11, 2012 by Lee James
If we believed popular wisdom, we’d also believe that most training is a waste of time and effort.
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October 11, 2012 by Lee James
When fill-ins fumble: Hiring the best temps does make a difference
September 28, 2012 by Lee James
By the time you read this, National Football League referees will be back on the field — but memories of the mistakes made by their temporary fill-ins will stay with fans for quite a while. Why was it so painful?
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Adjust jobs to fit people, not people to fit jobs
July 10, 2012 by Lee James
HR managers bear the unfortunate brunt of many supervisors’ complaints: There aren’t any quality candidates for job openings. We can’t compete with other businesses to hire top-notch outsiders. When’s the hiring freeze going to lift?
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Show me the jobs! Tomorrow’s hottest opportunities are …
April 6, 2012 by Lee James
This is good news for frustrated college grads and young professionals you might know who are trying to crack the job market: A road map of the fastest and largest growing occupations, courtesy of your Uncle Sam. More good news: There are jobs beyond the healthcare field.
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Alert: FLSA exempts some training from OT pay
October 28, 2011 by James Russo
The Fair Labor Standards Act has some strict rules about mandatory overtime pay when employees attend after-hours training. There is a key exception, however.
3 ways to make employees happier and the bottom line bigger
October 18, 2011 by James Russo
The head of one of the country’s most successful businesses tells how to keep employees happy (without throwing money at them). And not incidentally, your company probably will end up being more successful, too.
How 3 HR policies saved IBM
August 30, 2011 by James Russo
The staid business giant IBM was sliding into obscurity until HR made some key changes.
Study shows where training falters
July 7, 2011 by James Russo
Recent research uncovers at least three aspects of employee training that don’t get a passing grade in most companies.
