HR Disciplines - The Seamless Workforce

April
30
2013

What does Diversity really mean?

Diversity involves recognizing the many characteristics and identities that make each individual different and complex.  These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, and political beliefs. Although the term …

February
28
2013

We come in peace … but we need manpower [CARTOON]

Resistance is futile. If you enjoyed today’s Workfarce, share this carton with your colleagues in our business.

November
30
2012

Why sourcing and recruiting will be tough in 2013

It’s the season when companies and individuals are thinking about and planning for the year ahead. With uninspiring economic news, like the looming fiscal cliff and reports of only modest growth, finding and keeping the right talent is going to …

November
2
2012

Talent acquisition: Are you ready for a storm?

We’ve all been through a big week here on the East Coast and will be cleaning up after the widespread impact of hurricane Sandy for weeks or months. And while nothing compares to the horrible impact on some states (New …

October
17
2012

Agile development methodology and talent

In 2003, I was leading a product management team that was at extreme odds with the software developers who were working furiously to deliver the requested market requirements.  There came a date in the project when the developers declared their …

October
8
2012

Movieclips Monday: Can you handle the truth (about contingent labor)?

  For many companies, as an HR manager or talent acquisition lead starts to look at contingent labor usage, it still seems like many are still trying to get the attention of executive management. You ask, “Do you want answers?” …

August
23
2012

Leaders slam HR, but it’s not to blame for recruiting failures

First, the bad news. A recent article on TLNT.com cited a report by The Hackett Group that showed business leaders are overwhelmingly dissatisfied with HR’s performance. Even in recruiting and staffing, a full 65 percent said they are unhappy with …

July
19
2012

HR solutions for companies with no HR

I’ve written before about how hard it is for companies to institute HR solutions or workforce programs with the depleted HR staffs that seem to be commonplace today. But what if you don’t even have an HR staff? I was …

July
12
2012

HR solutions are needed now: New research and tips

Knowledge Infusion and Human Resource Executive recently released the results of their Fifth Annual Talent Management Survey, which found that HR is facing significant challenges right now when it comes to talent management. You can register for a replay of …

July
11
2012

HR solutions: A definition

HR solutions – n. Processes, practices, technologies, services, and operational details that are directed toward advancing and improving the way a company creates and manages employees, employee development, and the entire life cycle of the employee experience for the purpose …

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