COMPENSATION PROCESSES Global ? Organisations that constantly evaluate and improve their total compensation processes are more efficient at achieving their strategic workforce performance goals. Research from Ventana Research has shown that 72% of companies indicated that deploying a total compensation management system was a top priority. A quarter of 145 executives surveyed across various industries found that their

Over the past decade, HR has evolved to become a strategic partner in many organisations. The ability to outsource basic HR functions to third party businesses has been a key enabler in this process. Some of the functions that are commonly outsourced include recruitment, payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee database management. According to research by IDC, the

How often have you been ashamed or embarrassed by the words you chose during a situation? Maybe you were speaking with friends, co-workers, or even family members.  If you look back, most of these incidents likely occurred during a high stress situation where you were frustrated.  Unfortunately, during times of high stress we tend to make bad decisions

What is it that makes some people cringe when asked, “What are you planning to do in the future?”  The reason seems to be that many people are not planning that far ahead.  They say that the future is too unpredictable, that they are having enough trouble just figuring out what to do next – or even now.

In the world of employees, a good boss is differentiated from a bad boss by the way the boss makes the employees feel. They also assess the boss based on his or her contribution – or lack thereof – to their ability to get their jobs done successfully. Employees tolerate a lot of bad boss behavior. Many bosses

The term “consensus” is most often heard during political campaign season or when Congress is in session. Politicians are forever promising to build consensus with those on the other side of the political aisle, but there’s typically more talk than action. Business leaders and human resource managers cannot afford to be so cavalier in their commitment to consensus.

Over the last several months I have been trying to figure out where two lines meet – what job-seekers (especially passive ones) want and what recruiters are doing to intentionally be there to meet them. To try to get my mind around it I decided to do what any good recruiter would do – survey both sides (546

You are a competent professional, you consistently get a lot done, and you are adept at composing and executing the items on your to-do list. Yet, there is a simple technique that can help you be even more effective that you might not have ever considered. This technique involves alternating both large and small tasks on your to-do

It’s been said for some time now that a key component of any job hunt is getting the social media side of things done well. This includes making sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date, writing a blog and generally getting your name out there online. I still have my doubts about how potent this approach is,

As HR professionals know, an employee review is an essential part of building an effective organization. Just like smart recruiting helps you get the best possible talent, a well-developed employee review process allows you to develop that talent. Conducting reviews takes experience to finesse, but is worth the time as a strong team building tool. Following these five key points

In "tough-stuff conversations" managers should be clear in their communication, clear in their intent, and get to the point by using direct language, say authors Darren Hill, Alison Hill and Dr Sean Richardson.  In their new book Dealing with the Tough Stuff - How to achieve results from crucial conversations, the authors - a behavioural scientist and two psychologists

What can an office manager do for your small business? Just about anything you need done. An office manager can handle a wide variety of duties; in fact, you'll find the specific job description varies from company to company. Overall, however, the goal of the office manager role is to keep your company running smoothly and efficiently. Some

Does your employer require you to write a review of your own job performance? Employee self-reviews are increasingly popular these days. But how can you honestly assess yourself in a way that's likely to influence your boss? Here are 10 key dos and don'ts. Don't be modest. Don't be shy about letting your boss know where you shone during

When it’s time to start hiring, the people who really know your company and industry – your employees – are the best source of candidate recommendations. But participation in traditional employee referral programs is extremely low, even if you offer incentives for successful hiring recommendations. Here’s how to turn your staff into an effective recruiting team. 1. Change